ASSISTANT TEACHER
About This Role
🌟 Assistant Teacher – Family Childcare | Lilly Gardens Learning Center (Milwaukee, WI)
Lilly Gardens Learning Center is seeking a caring and dependable Assistant Teacher to support daily classroom activities in our family childcare program. This role involves assisting with a mixed-age group, helping maintain a safe and nurturing environment, and supporting the Lead Teacher with routines, supervision, and engaging activities. The ideal candidate is patient, reliable, and passionate about working with children.
What You'll Do
📚 Duties:
- Assist the Lead Teacher with daily activities and routines
- Supervise children at all times to ensure safety and well-being
- Help maintain a clean, organized, and nurturing environment
- Support implementation of age-appropriate activities for a mixed-age group
- Assist with meals, snacks, and daily transitions
- Help with diapering, toileting, and hygiene routines
- Maintain daily reports, attendance, and required documentation
- Communicate respectfully with children, staff, and families
Requirements
✅ Requirements:
- Must meet Wisconsin Assistant Teacher qualifications (Registry Level preferred)
- Experience working with children (childcare or related setting preferred)
- Ability to support a mixed-age group of children
- CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Reliable, patient, and professional
- Able to pass background check and meet all state licensing requirements
- Valid driver’s license preferred, but not required
Nice to Have
✨ Nice to Have (Not Required):
- Registry Level 4 or higher
- Experience in a family childcare setting
- Knowledge of Wisconsin childcare licensing rules
- Experience assisting with lesson plans and activities
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Bilingual (Spanish or another language)
- Experience with behavior guidance and social-emotional learning
Benefits
- 💼 Benefits:
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Supportive, family-oriented work environment
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Flexible scheduling (if applicable)
- Direct deposit available
Common Questions
What ECE credentials are required for this position?
No credentials required for this role.
What does this position pay?
This ASSISTANT TEACHER role pays $15 to $16/Hr.
Is this full-time or part-time?
This job is Full Time.
Where is LILLY GARDENS LEARNING CENTER located?
LILLY GARDENS LEARNING CENTER is located at 4471 North 25th Street, Milwaukee, WI