Elementary Educational Assistant - 2nd Grade

Acquire4Hire; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance after 60 days (70%)

Dental insurance after 60 days (70%))

Vision insurance (Voluntary)

AFLAC insurance (Voluntary)

Life insurance policy

403b retirement plan

Monthly performance bonuses

Professional Development opportunities

11 paid holidays annually

Job summary

Malaika Early Learning Center in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a dedicated classroom assistant to support instruction and promote a positive learning environment for young children. The role emphasizes collaboration with the lead teacher, safety, and confidentiality while engaging with families and school events.

The position requires at least one year of urban teaching experience, a high school diploma or GED, and knowledge of early education standards including Wisconsin Model Early Learning

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED; higher degrees preferred.
• Knowledge of educational curriculum and early education standards.
• Familiarity with Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards and NAEYC standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teacher with instruction implementation.
• Assist with promoting positive behaviors.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Ensure student safety on campus and during field trips.
• Support individual student progress with varied instruction and assessments.
• Use technology in the classroom.
• Assist with Parent-Teacher Conferences.
• Maintain regular communication with parents.
• Attend school events and participate in committees.
• Support recruitment efforts as requested.
• Other duties as directed by the Site Director.

Skills

Urban teaching experience

Confidentiality

Parent communication

Technology in the classroom

Cultural sensitivity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor's Degree preferred

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

About This Role

Teachers at Malaika Early Learning Center are held to the highest standards and are required to maintain a safe and healthy learning environment for students, while facilitating developmentally appropriate curriculum to promote optimal physical and intellectual growth of young children.

What You'll Do

• Assisting classroom teacher with implementation of instruction.
• Assisting classroom teacher with promoting positive behaviors.
• Ability to be culturally sensitive to the needs of all students.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Provide physical safety and well-being of students, specifically while on school grounds, and in some circumstances off campus (field trips etc.).
• Assist with individual student academic progress through regular and varied instruction and assessments.
• Ability to use technology and implement it in the classroom.
• Assist with Parent-Teacher Conferences.
• Maintain frequent communication with parents (via phone, face-to-face, notes etc.).
• Attend school activities/events.
• Serve on event committees.
• Participate in professional development trainings.
• Comply with requirements related to partnerships.
• Assist with recruitment efforts as requested.
• Other duties as directed by the Site Director.

Requirements

• At least one year of teaching experience in an urban setting
• Minimum of High School Diploma/GED (Associate or Bachelor's Degree preferred)
• Knowledge of educational curriculum and national standards for early education
• Knowledge of Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards
• Knowledge of National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) standards

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree

Benefits

Medical insurance after 60 days employment (Malaika pays 70 % of premium)

• Dental insurance after 60 days employment (Malaika pays 70% of premium)
• Vision insurance after 60 days employment (Voluntary)
• AFLAC insurance (Voluntary)
• Free $15,000 life insurance policy
• 403b retirement plan (No company match)
• Monthly performance bonuses (When available)
• Professional Development opportunities
• 11 paid holidays annually (After 90 days employment)