Assistant Child Care Teacher

Joyful Beginnings Academy; Hortonville (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Child Care Resources Inc. in Hortonville, WI seeks an Assistant Teacher to join our caring team. You will work with the Lead Teacher and Director to create a safe, nurturing environment where children feel loved and grow daily through engaging activities.

Responsibilities include implementing curricula, maintaining materials, and communicating with parents while modeling safety and hygiene practices. This role emphasizes teamwork, continuous development, and compliance with licensing

Qualifications

• Energetic and able to work well with others.
• Clear background check and health screening.
• Maintain organized, clean classrooms compliant with licensing/regulations.
• Open and honest communication with families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing curricula and encourage participation.
• Engage in activities; manage cleanliness, maintenance, and classroom materials.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions and progress reports.
• Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
• Help ensure smooth, daily transition from home to child care center.
• Follow all center policies and state regulations.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Skills

High energy

Team work

Background check

Health screening

Communication

Classroom organization

Safety focus

Job description

We’re looking for teachers who find purpose in connecting with children, supporting their growth, and helping them discover the joy in learning and everyday moments.

As an Assistant Teacher, you’ll work alongside the Lead Teacher and Director to create a safe, nurturing, and fun environment where children feel loved, supported, and encouraged to grow. You’ll help with daily routines, activities, and classroom experiences while building genuine relationships with the children in your care.

We’re looking for someone who is dependable and kind.

What You'll Do

• Assist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children.
• Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, maintenance, and availability of classroom materials.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions and progress reports.
• Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
• Help ensure smooth, daily transition from home to child care center.
• Follow all center policies and state regulations.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

• High energy.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
• Keep classrooms organized and clean to align with licensing regulations
• Prioritize safety in all your actions
• Open and honest communication and collaboration with Director, parents and other teachers
• Foster an interactive environment that builds self confidence and character development
• Model respect for ourselves and others through caring connection
• Welcome and nurture curiosity through warm responses and encouraging questions