High School Educational Assistant (2025-26)

Milwaukee Rescue Mission; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Milwaukee Rescue Mission is seeking a committed High School Educational Assistant for the 2025-26 school year. This role involves supervising students, assisting teachers, and supporting a compassionate educational environment for at-risk youth. A positive demeanor consistent with the mission's Christian values is essential.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Health Savings Accounts with employer match

401K with generous employer contribution

Paid holidays and generous PTO

Education Assistance

Free onsite parking

Free meal available during shift

Qualifications

• Must possess an Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Experience working with high school-aged children is preferred.
• Capability to mentor students and assist in academic areas.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor high school students in daily tasks.
• Assist teachers in implementing daily program activities.
• Participate in staff meetings and continuing education programs.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Gmail

Google Drive

Google Calendar

PowerSchool

Job description

High School Educational Assistant (2025-26)

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Base pay range

$19.00/hr - $20.00/hr

HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT

The Milwaukee Rescue Mission Cross Trainers Academy (CTA) is a K4-12th grade Christian Academy in the heart of Milwaukee, serving students and families who are searching for a strong academic learning experience in a gospel-centered environment. As a Choice School, CTA is committed to offering a comprehensive, student-centered educational experience that serves the whole student. Our express purpose is to provide at-risk children with the opportunity for an excellent, Christian-based education that will equip them with academic, social, emotional, and spiritual tools for life.

Cross Trainers Academy is seeking a full-time High School Educational Assistant (EA) for the 2025-26 school year. Under the direction of the teaching staff, the assistant will supervise and assist students in classrooms, halls, cafeteria, gymnasium, small high school study hall, or on field trips. The EA complements the work of the teacher in maintaining a safe and joyful classroom culture through normalizing error, maintaining adult authority, engaging students in differentiated learning, inspiring and celebrating growth, supporting students to reach established goals with excellence, guide students to peacefully interact with peers and adults, and maintain established routines.

WORK SCHEDULE: Monday 7:00am-4:00pm and Tuesday-Friday 7:00am-3:00pm. This is an hourly position that can be annual (12 month) or a 10-month commitment.

LOCATION: North Campus, 1530 W Center Street, Milwaukee, WI. 53206

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervision and mentoring to high school students, assisting with daily tasks and ongoing development
• Present subject matter to students in small groups or one-on-one under the direction and guidance of the supervising teacher
• Assist teachers in planning, scheduling, and implementing daily program activities appropriate to the developmental level of the assigned students
• Observe student performance and record relevant data to assess progress according to teacher direction
• Inform teacher/principal of any concerns regarding a student’s learning, social interaction or physical function
• Support school culture (physical and relational), including leading students in the proper care of curriculum materials, furniture, and property
• Consistently and kindly enforce schools rules to support consequences in accordance with established school-wide practices/programs
• Participate in staff meetings, continuing education and in-service programs
• Mentor senior students attending MATC during the school day
• Cover classes, as needed, when a high school teacher has a meeting or appointment
• Back-up van transport driver of 12th grade students to MATC
  
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate's Degree Required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Competent in the following platforms: Word, Excel, Outlook, Gmail, Google Drive, Google Calendar, PowerSchool
• Ability to work effectively with diverse families and students
• Exceptional analytical, problem solving and organizational skills
• Good communication skills with students, parents and staff
• A valid driver’s license and good driving record are a must
• A workplace demeanor consistent with a Christian church environment: civil, respectful, polite, and responsive
• Must be able to handle physical workload – ability to stand or sit for long periods of time, walking, stair climbing, kneeling, squatting, crouching, reaching, handling and gripping without difficulty, repetitive movement of both hands and arms, as well as occasional lifting or moving items with a maximum weight of 35lbs a short distance (ex: floor to shelf or cart), and pushing or pulling heavier items with the use of a cart or dolly
• Be in agreement with and subscribe to the Milwaukee Rescue Mission’s Statement of Faith and Statement of Biblical Convictions
• Be a committed follower of the Lord Jesus Christ, which is evident in personal testimony and Christian conduct
• Pass a pre-employment background check and drug test
  
  
  

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Previous experience with high school-aged children
• Ability to mentor students on a social-emotional level and tutor students in academic areas
  
  
  

EXCELLENT BENEFIT PACKAGE:

• Hiring range $19.26-$20.33 hour based on experience/qualifications
• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts with employer match
• Life and Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401K with generous employer contribution
• Paid holidays and generous PTO
• Health Club reimbursement
• Education Assistance
• Free onsite parking
• Free meal available during shift
• Business Casual/Casual dress
  
  
  

The Milwaukee Rescue Mission is a 501 (c)3, charitable, non-profit church, Christian organization. Milwaukee Rescue Mission has an organizational religious exemption from the prohibitions contained in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, concerning religious discrimination in employment. We further reserve the right to discriminate or designate certain positions when a bona fide occupational qualification exists. Subject to the Constitution of the United States and all applicable state and federal laws, Milwaukee Rescue Mission does not discriminate in the administration and dissemination of its programs and services.

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• Seniority level

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