Early Childhood Assistant Teacher: Plan, Support & Grow

UWMIL University of Wisconsin Milwaukee; United States; On-site; USD 22,041 - 23,419; Full time

Job summary

UWM Milwaukee is hiring an Early Childhood Education Assistant Teacher to assist with planning, preparing, and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities that promote children's development. The role supports routines, supervises children, and helps communicate with families.

Responsibilities include onboarding student employees, organizing materials, and coordinating daily classroom activities. A POPE physical is required prior to employment.

Qualifications

• NAEYC education requirements for Assistant Teacher role (12 college credits in early childhood education, child development, elementary education, and/or early childhood special education).
• Minimum of 6 months documented experience teaching children between 6 weeks and 5 years in an early learning program.
• Certification in hands-on Pediatric First Aid, AED and CPR upon start date, to be maintained during incumbency.

Responsibilities

• Update and organize individualized and developmental educational plans for children.
• Assist with basic technical and administrative classroom support.
• Maintain the safety and physical well-being of children in a designated classroom.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to relay pertinent information and provide updates of child activities per established guidelines and regulations.
• Assist with the planning and facilitation of classroom programming and coordinate classroom organization according to established curriculums.
• Complete required Post‑Offer Pre‑Employment (POPE) physical screening.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Observation skills

Education

NAEYC 12 college credits in ECE/child development/education

Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

UWM Milwaukee is hiring an Early Childhood Education Assistant Teacher to assist with planning, preparing, and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities that promote children's development. The role supports routines, supervises children, and helps communicate with families.

Responsibilities include onboarding student employees, organizing materials, and coordinating daily classroom activities. A POPE physical is required prior to employment.