Assistant Teacher

Looking for FUN, CREATIVE, INNOVATIVE Early Childhood Educators for our 5‑star programs. Come join Ebenezer Child Care Centers! We serve infant through school‑age children in our 5‑star programs. We are a leading non‑profit early education provider in Milwaukee County with programs in downtown Milwaukee, Oak Creek, and West Allis. Using our E.P.I.C. curriculum, teachers encourage independence, imagination, and a passion for learning.

Our ideal candidates are focused on the learning needs of children and are passionate about teaching.

We offer competitive pay based on education and years of experience, a generous vacation plan, and a full benefits package.

• Assist Lead Teacher in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children.
• Plan, guide and implement activities designed to promote intellectual and creative growth of children.
• Create a fun and safe learning environment.
• Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, order, and availability of classroom materials.
• Develop schedules and routines to ensure adequate physical activity, rest, and playtime.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions and progress reports.
• Encourage self‑help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
• Help ensure smooth, daily transition from home to childcare center.
• Follow all center policies and state regulations.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

• Minimum state required classes needed or ability to obtain within first 6 months of employment.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Understanding of child development.
• Ability to build relationships with children and families.
• Positive, patient, and flexible.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification or ability to obtain within first 3 months of employment.
• Must clear full background check.
• Must pass health screening and TB test.
• Passionate about working with children.

• Will provide training.
• Every day at work is fun and filled with smiles.
• Bring Your children to work – we offer generous Child Care Discount for employees.
• Ebenezer fully pays state‑mandated training hours.
• Tuition reimbursement/opportunities for advancement.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance offered.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan – with 3% match from Ebenezer.
• Paid Holidays.
• Life Insurance – fully paid by Ebenezer.
• Optional/additional life insurance available to purchase for self and/or family.
• Short‑term and long‑term insurance available.
• Advancement Opportunities.
• Support of teaching practices and Professional Development through mentoring/coaching.
• Outings/Activities with colleagues.
• Acknowledgement/Rewards/Appreciation.
• Opportunity to influence the program.
• Work on your individual professional development.

We are a leading non‑profit early education organization in Milwaukee County with programs in downtown Milwaukee, Oak Creek, and West Allis. Our mission is to provide high‑quality early childhood education and care to infants and school‑age children. We are committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive environment that supports the growth and development of every child in our care.