Early Childhood Education Assistant Teacher

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

Job Summary

Working under the direction of the Lead Educator, the Early Childhood Education Assistant Teacher assists with planning, preparing, and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum and classroom activities that promote children's cognitive, social‑emotional, language, and physical development. The role facilitates learning experiences and supports daily classroom routines, including meals, transitions, rest periods, outdoor play, and other age‑appropriate activities. The assistant educator helps maintain a safe, healthy, and organized classroom environment by actively supervising children and ensuring compliance with all health, safety, licensing, and accreditation standards. The role contributes to documenting children's development through observations, anecdotal notes, and progress records, assists with updating individualized learning plans, and supports children with varying developmental and learning needs. The assistant also organizes classroom operations, maintains instructional materials and records, and supports coordination of daily classroom activities. In addition, the assistant provides onboarding, mentoring, and day‑to‑day guidance to student employees, and establishes positive relationships with families by communicating children's daily activities, developmental milestones, and classroom experiences. All selected candidates must complete a Post‑Offer Pre‑Employment (POPE) physical screening that includes squatting, bending, reaching, lifting, and carrying of varying weights; employment is contingent upon successful completion.

Key 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.

Compensation

$16.00–$16.50 per hour.

Required 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Classroom experience in a NAEYC accredited program.
• Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work well in a complex, team environment with both professional and student staff.
• Working knowledge of child development and implementation and its application in classroom management.
• Ability to understand and communicate children's development and needs to families.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

UWM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.