Assistant Teacher - DeForest

Job Overview

Ginger Bread House is a nurturing, play‑based environment that provides a safe and caring environment for all staff and families. We are looking to expand our staff with people that aspire to teach young children.

Sun Prairie, Stoughton, McFarland, Windsor, Deforest, and Madison.

Pay: $11.00 – $19.00 per hour.

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday. Multiple shifts available.

• Our locations are open Monday through Friday: 7:00am – 5:30pm.
• Full‑Time: 8:30am – 5:30pm (40 hours per week).
• Part‑Time:
  Flexible; we will work with you to create your own part‑time schedule.

• Full‑time employees are eligible for company benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Company‑provided Life Insurance, 401k, Paid Time Off (PTO), and more.
• FREE CHILDCARE FOR EMPLOYEES.

• Must have completed a minimum of one course for credit or non‑credit in early childhood education, or completed the Assistant Teacher training within 6 months after assuming this position.
• Must be at least 17 years of age.
• Education perks – we’ll help you earn your CDA for FREE.

• Assist the teacher in care and education of children, classroom, and supplies.
• Take sole responsibility for the group for short periods of time as required.
• Follow program of center as designed by the curriculum teacher.
• Assist teacher in evaluation of children if need arises.
• Assist teacher in parent conferences if need arises.
• Assist in keeping center neat, attractive, and safe (inside and out).
• Able to work indoors or outdoors and engage in physical activity with children.

We are seeking individuals who have a desire to guide children through a safe and respectful early education, and to help them become productive members of society. At Ginger Bread, our goal is to facilitate a child's transition from the home life to a larger social circle, and to provide an enjoyable introduction into the educational learning process.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment, and we will not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.