Assistant Child Care Teacher

Joyful Beginnings Academy; Hortonville (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No nights/weekends

Flexible schedule

Free meals

Discounted childcare

Parental leave

Referral bonus

PTO day one

Job summary

Joyful Beginnings Academy is seeking an Assistant Teacher who thrives on connecting with children and supporting their growth. You will work with the Lead Teacher to create a nurturing space, assist with daily routines, and build meaningful relationships.

You will help implement activities, manage materials, and communicate with parents. The role emphasizes safety, collaboration with staff, and ongoing professional development to improve classroom quality.

Qualifications

• High energy and proactive attitude required.
• Ability to work well with others and in a collaborative setting.
• Must pass full background check and health screening.
• Keep classrooms organized and clean to meet licensing standards.
• Prioritize safety in all actions and settings.
• Open, honest communication with Director and parents is essential.
• Foster an interactive environment that builds self-confidence and character.
• Model respectful behavior and caring connections with children.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing curricula and encourage participation.
• Engage in activities and manage classroom materials and cleanliness.
• Maintain frequent communication with parents through discussions and progress reports.
• Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
• Support smooth transitions from home to the center.
• Follow all center policies and state regulations.
• Pursue personal professional development to improve quality.

Skills

High energy

Team player

Background check clearance

Classroom organization

Safety first

Communication with parents

Student engagement

Respect & care

Job description

About This Role

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

Nice To Haves

• Parental Leave


• Referral Bonus


• Start earning PTO on day one!

Benefits

• No nights and weekends!


• Flexible schedule


• Free meals


• Discounted childcare rates