Preschool Teacher Assistant at Tiny Green Trees Milwaukee, WI

Tiny Green Trees; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

12 days holiday pay

Simple IRA

Ally Health 24/7 access

Scholarships for staff children

Regular training

Yearly wage increases

Positive work culture

Outdoor environment

Job summary

Tiny Green Trees, located in Milwaukee, WI, is seeking an Outdoor Preschool Teacher Assistant to join our nature-based program. The floating/assistant role supports the lead teachers, engages children in outdoor exploration, and helps create a safe, nurturing environment.

We value adaptability, reliability, and collaboration. Benefits include paid holidays, IRA retirement plan, health resources, regular training, and a positive work culture. Full-time availability during hours 6:30am–6:00pm.

Qualifications

• Must pass background check / fingerprints.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Full-time availability between 6:30am and 6:00pm.
• Part-time availability must accommodate a 6pm closing time.
• Outdoor learning experience is a plus.
• Wait staff experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in outdoor nature-based preschool activities.
• Support the lead teacher and students throughout the day.
• Maintain a safe, engaging learning environment.
• Facilitate discovery of sticks, rocks, bugs and natural features with children.

Skills

Positive attitude

Dependable

Organized

Outdoor enthusiasm

Job description

Preschool Teacher Assistant job at Tiny Green Trees. Milwaukee, WI.

Outdoor Preschool Teacher / Assistant Teacher

Tiny Green Trees is currently accepting applications for an Assistant Teacher / floating position.

Are you an adaptable, dependable and organized person who values the importance of growing healthy children? Are you motivated and passionate about working in Nature, with Nature and for Nature? Do you want to work within a community of people who thrive by working together collaboratively? Check out our unique approach to early childhood education and apply to join our 34 person strong team, centrally located in Milwaukee on 921 N 49th St., right next to Doyne Park!

At Tiny Green Trees our “Core Values” guide us in all we do.

Eco Friendly: A respectful and intentional seasonally planned nature-based program that demonstrates a healthy, nurturing, and homelike environment that promotes sustainability and environmental literacy.

Community Culture: Supportive, trustworthy, consistent, and compassionate community that inspires a growth mindset through clear communication and the ability to overcome obstacles together.

Leadership: A safe indoor and outdoor environment that teaches practical life skills, problem solving, and kindness in an equitable, inclusive, and non discriminatory manner.

Our benefits include:

• Competitive wages based on years of experience and education
• 12 Days of Holiday pay
• 10 days Planned Time off each year
• Simple IRA retirement plan
• Ally Health 24 hour virtual doctor services
• Tuition scholarships for staff children
• Regular training and education that aligns with our Mission and Vision
• Yearly review with wage increases
• Positive, supportive work culture
• LOTS of fresh air, snow and dandelions
• Happiness in making a differences in the future of this world that we all share
• Hugs, snuggles and unconditional love from the little ones we care for

Are you Qualified for this position?

• Candidates be a happy positive motivated human
• Must be able to pass a background check / Fingerprints
• Must have reliable mode for transportation
• Must have Full Time availability between business operation hours 6:30am -6:00pm
• Part Time availability must accommodate a schedule that allows for 6pm closing shifts.
• Must have passionate about sticks, rocks, bugs, rain, snow, sand, dandelions, pinecones and anything else found outdoors that children can discover.
• Wait staff experience is a plus!

Please submit a resume and additional credentials for review.