Early Childhood - Assistant Teacher

Acquire4Hire; Blair (WI); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Full time

Job summary

Acquire4Hire is seeking an Assistant Teacher in Blair, Wisconsin to support teachers and the director in creating a caring, safe environment for children. You will help implement developmentally appropriate activities and observe progress to share with staff and families.

The role emphasizes strong communication, teamwork, and adherence to policies while fostering growth and positive relationships in a child-centered setting.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma and ability to communicate with parents and staff.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills are essential.
• Solid understanding of child development and the ability to collaborate with a team.
• Demonstrated leadership, organization, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing curricula activities and encourage participation by children.
• Maintain cleanliness, order, and availability of classroom materials.
• Communicate with parents through informal discussions and progress reports.
• Model good hygiene and encourage self-help skills.
• Assist in smooth daily transition from home to child care center.
• Follow all center policies and state regulations.
• Maintain personal professional development plans for continuous quality improvement.

Skills

High energy

Oral communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Understanding of child development

Leadership

CPR/First Aid certification

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

About This Role

The Assistant Teacher supports the Teachers and the Director by helping to create a caring and safe environment for the children and assisting in activities to improve the overall care and quality of education. She/he must be able to communicate, listen and work well with others in a team environment. Assisting the staff in implementing a quality educational program and in developing positive relationships with the children and their parents, the assistant teacher observes and documents children's interest and progress, and relays that information back to parents and staff. Assistant teachers are responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children's interests and needs under the direction of the Teacher and the Director.

What You'll Do

• Assist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children.
• Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, order, 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 School Diploma
• High energy.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must clear full background check.
• Must pass health screening.
• Must be willing to take Introduction to Early Childhood Education within 6 months of hire.