Preschool Assistant Teacher

Family Forum Inc.; Superior (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Forum in Superior, WI seeks an Assistant Teacher 3 to support the lead teacher in creating a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for young children. You will help implement curriculum activities and monitor progress while maintaining strong family communication.

The role emphasizes teamwork, ongoing professional development, and a commitment to meeting each child’s developmental needs in a community-based setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• WI Registry Level 3 or early childhood courses preferred.
• Experience with children in educational or care setting preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist lead teacher in planning and delivering daily activities and routines.
• Support a welcoming, inclusive classroom that fosters social, emotional, and cognitive development.
• Monitor and supervise children to ensure safety and well‑being.
• Engage with children to promote learning through play and structured activities.
• Maintain progress records and communicate with parents/guardians.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Patience with children

Safe and engaging learning env

Basic computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

WI Registry Level 3 / early childhood courses

Job description

Job Purpose:- The Assistant Teacher 3 at FAMILY FORUM is responsible for supporting the lead teacher in providing a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for young children. This role involves assisting in the implementation of curriculum activities and fostering a positive learning atmosphere, ensuring that each child’s developmental needs are met.Key Responsibilities:- Assist the lead teacher in planning and executing daily educational activities and routines.- Support the creation of a welcoming and inclusive classroom environment that encourages children’s social, emotional, and cognitive development.- Monitor and supervise children to ensure their safety and well-being at all times.- Engage with children in a manner that promotes their learning and development through play and structured activities.- Assist in maintaining accurate records of children’s progress and communicate effectively with parents and guardians.- Collaborate with the teaching team to develop and implement individualized learning plans for children.- Participate in ongoing professional development and training sessions to enhance teaching skills and knowledge.- Help maintain a clean, organized, and resourceful classroom environment.- Adhere to all FAMILY FORUM policies and procedures, as well as state and federal regulations regarding early childhood education.Required Education:- High school diploma or GEDPreferred Education:- WI registry level 3 or early childhood coursesRequired Experience:- Experience working with children in an educational or care setting- Ability to assist in planning and implementing educational activitiesPreferred Experience:- Over 1 year of experience in a classroom environment- Experience supporting lead teachers in curriculum deliveryRequired Skills and Abilities:- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment- Patience and understanding in dealing with young children- Ability to maintain a safe and engaging learning environment- Basic computer literacy for educational software and communication tools