What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Teacher position at La Causa, Inc.?
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 or II to join our team and support the daily care and growth of children in our programs.
As an Assistant Teacher, 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.?
Meaningful work supporting children and families
Collaborate with a team of early education professionals
Professional development and training opportunities
Potential for career advancement within the organization
Competitive benefits and paid leave—including your birthday!
Your Role
As an Assistant Teacher I or II, 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
Physical Demands:
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
- Attendance and punctuality are essential functions of the job.
- The employee is regularly required to stand, sit, reach, stoop, bend, and walk. Employee is frequently required to see, talk, or hear. Finger dexterity is also required. Frequent lifting of children (up to 50 pounds) may be required.
Working Conditions:
Work is generally performed in school/office environments, including travel. Flexible hours are required as dictated by program needs.
Minimum Qualifications Required:
- Assistant Teacher I: Levels 6–9 on WI State Registry Assistant Teacher II: Levels 9–11 on WI State Registry
- One (1) year of paid experience working with families and/or paid classroom experience Infant/Toddler Credentials
- Must complete 25 hours of in-service training on a yearly basis (calendar year)
- Bilingual in Spanish and English strongly preferred (required for bilingual positions)
- Must be able to lift children up to 50 pounds
- Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
- Excellent critical thinking; able to use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Highly developed organizational skills and able to manage multiple priorities Strong written and verbal communication skills appropriate for diverse audiences
- Must successfully complete and pass all background checks (including annual checks) to include, but not limited to: Criminal History, TB Testing, and Physical.
- Able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, depending on program needs
Day-to-Day Setting
Work performed in classroom and school settings
Flexible schedule based on program needs
Regularly required to stand, sit, bend, stoop, and walk, occasional lifting of children and program materials
Reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities
About La Causa, Inc.:
La Causa, Inc., founded in 1972, is one of Wisconsin's largest bilingual, multicultural agencies. Our mission is to provide children, youth and families with quality, comprehensive services to nurture healthy family life and enhance community stability. We have several divisions that provide vital services to the community including Crisis Nursery & Respite Center, Early Education & Care Center, La Causa Charter School, Social Services: Adult Services and Youth Services, and Administration. At the heart of our mission is the dedicated staff that welcomes all into Familia La Causa and serves the children and families of Milwaukee.
You can learn more about La Causa at https://lacausa.org/about-us/
