Assistant Teacher

Assistant Teacher I
Milwaukee, WI
· Early Education and Care 53204

Job Type: Full-time (Hourly/Non-Exempt)

Location:

Milwaukee, WI – Early Education and Care Division

Salary: $13.84 to $14.61

Description
La Causa Early Education and Care is dedicated to providing children with a safe, nurturing, and educational environment that promotes their development. We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Assistant Teacher I to join our team and support the daily care and growth of children in our programs.

As an Assistant Teacher I, you will assist in creating and maintaining a classroom environment that fosters learning, safety, and well-being. You will work closely with the teaching team, families, and program coordinators to provide quality early education and care.

Why Join La Causa, Inc.?

We’re proud to be recognized as a Top Workplace for 2025–2026, reflecting our commitment to creating a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and appreciated.

When you join our team, you’ll enjoy benefits and perks designed to support your personal and professional success, including:

• Paid Time Off (PTO):
  Receive your annual PTO allotment upfront after completing 90 days of employment, prorated based on your start date during your first year.
• Paid Birthday and Personal Days:
  Enjoy a paid day off for your birthday, plus two additional personal days each year.
• Retirement Savings Plan:
  Participate in our retirement plan through Voya with an employer match to help support your financial future.
• Health and Wellness Benefits:
  Access medical, dental, and vision coverage to support your overall well-being.
• Tuition Reimbursement:
  Receive up to $1,000 annually toward continued education and professional development.
• Employee Appreciation and Team Events:
  Enjoy a fun, connected culture with activities like bake-offs, potlucks, and team celebrations.
• A Supportive Culture:
  Be part of a workplace where employees are recognized, encouraged, and given opportunities to grow.
• Join a company that invests in its people and has been recognized as a Top Workplace for 2025–2026.

Your Role:
As an Assistant Teacher I you’ll support classroom instruction, supervise and interact with children, assist with daily routines, and ensure a safe, positive, and educational environment. You will also serve as a key member of the teaching team to help children achieve developmental and educational goals.

What You’ll Do

• Act as a back-up for other teaching-related positions as needed and directed Supervise and interact with children while treating all children with dignity and respect in accordance with legal, organizational, and contractual requirements
• Ensure a safe environment to prevent accidents, illness, and injury, and respond to fire/emergency drills and actual situations
• Monitor staff-to-child ratios and inform supervisor of any significant changes Ensure that daily routines are followed and in compliance by staff, volunteers, and others, including arrival, meals, nap time, toileting needs, music time, group time, outdoor activities, transitions, clean-up, and departure
• Follow legal, organizational, and contractual requirements, including WI Child Care Regulations and NAC standards Practice and implement the duties and requirements of a mandated reporter of suspected child abuse
• Prepare, complete, distribute, and/or submit required items by due dates, including medicine distribution logs, student notes, reports, and statistical data
• Attend all meetings, workshops, and professional development activities as directed and/or required
• Establish and maintain good communication, collaboration, and cooperation with all stakeholders
• Perform other duties as assigned

What We're Looking for:

• Assistant Teacher I:
  Levels 6–9 on WI State Registry Assistant…