Part-Time Early Education Teaching Assistant

Acquire4Hire; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

University Avenue Discovery Center (UADC) is seeking a part-time Teaching Assistant to support our classroom teaching team and help create a safe, engaging environment for young learners. This role runs Monday through Friday, 12:00 PM to 5:30 PM, with emphasis on developmentally appropriate activities.

Candidates should have coursework in education, and at least one year of experience preferred. A background check, TB test, and compliance with Wisconsin licensing rules are required.

Qualifications

• Coursework in education or a related field.
• One year or more of experience, preferred.
• A completed criminal background disclosure and eligibility to work in a childcare program under Wisconsin background check law are required.
• Medical exam and TB test as required by Wisconsin childcare licensing regulations.
• Professionalism, classroom management skills, flexibility, collaborative approach and a sense of humor are all musts for this position.
• COVID-19 vaccination or an approved medical or religious accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teaching team with developmentally appropriate curricula.
• Adapt materials to meet individual student needs.
• Create a stimulating, caring, and safe classroom.
• Communicate clearly with team, parents, and administration.
• Exercise good judgment in high-stress situations.
• Respect family diversity to inform teaching.
• Use positive social-emotional problem solving strategies.

Skills

Classroom management

Flexibility

Collaboration

Communication skills

Humor

Education

Education coursework

Job description

University Avenue Discovery Center (UADC) is seeking a part-time Teaching Assistant to support our classroom teaching team and help create a safe, engaging environment for young learners. This role runs Monday through Friday, 12:00 PM to 5:30 PM, with emphasis on developmentally appropriate activities.

Candidates should have coursework in education, and at least one year of experience preferred. A background check, TB test, and compliance with Wisconsin licensing rules are required.