Part-Time Child Care Assistant Teacher

Spymca; Stevens Point (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Spymca in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, is seeking an Assistant Teacher for its licensed Child Care Center. In this role, you will collaborate with a Lead Teacher to support children's development through hands-on learning and a warm environment. Responsibilities include maintaining a safe daycare space and implementing a curriculum that fosters exploration and growth.

The ideal candidate will be 18 or older with a high school diploma, creativity, and strong organizational skills. This full-time position offers Monday to Friday shifts.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Completed high school or its equivalent.
• Creativity and strong organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support children ages 6 weeks to 6 years in a daycare setting.
• Implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum.
• Establish a safe and engaging environment for children.

Skills

Creativity

Flexibility

High energy levels

Patience

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

As an Assistant Teacher in our licensed Child Care Center, you’ll work alongside a Lead Teacher to support children ages 6 weeks to 6 years. You'll help implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum and create a warm, engaging environment that encourages hands‑on learning, exploration, and growth. This role plays a vital part in upholding our mission, values, and commitment to quality care. Typical work schedule for this position would be Monday - Friday, with various shifts available.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Establish and maintain a safe and healthy day care environment through room arrangement and organization, implement snacks/meals and healthy eating, maintain safe equipment, and follow state licensing regulations.
2. Enhance child’s physical and intellectual competence by providing a balance between child/teacher‑initiated activities, quiet/active opportunities, and small/large motor play.
3. Implement an integrated curriculum and encourage a multi‑choice, pressure free, hands on environment.
4. Implement curriculum daily. Promote hands‑on activities, self‑esteem, cultural diversity, and creative expression. Establish a semi‑structured setting with smooth transition periods while allowing flexibility.
5. Establish positive and productive relationships with children and families.
6. Supervise and encourage the children with positive guidance and techniques.
7. Ensure smooth program operation that is responsive to participant needs.
8. Maintain a commitment to professionalism and quality programming for children by promoting the YMCA mission and values.
9. Attend staff meetings, staff trainings, and in‑service provided by the YMCA.
10. Support and supervise volunteers assigned to your room.
11. Attend to all state licensing regulations as well as YMCA quality standards. Adhere to OSHA standards and guidelines.

QUALIFICATIONS

Position requires meeting the qualifications for assistant teacher under DCF 251 Licensing Rules for Group Day Care Centers and experience working with children 6 weeks-6 years. Must be at least 18 years of age and completed high school or its equivalent. This position requires creativity, flexibility, high energy levels, patience and strong organizational skills. CPR/AED/First Aid certification is a prerequisite of hire, but will allow 60 days post‑hire to obtain. Prior to work, you will be required to complete a physician‑signed health examination and a fingerprint background check.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Position requires employees to observe/evaluate groups of children by sight, sound, and active interaction. Must be able to easily move through all areas of the child care rooms and communicate effectively verbally and in written form with children/adults. Must be able to routinely lift, carry and load equipment, furnishings, and program supplies (up to 50 pounds).