What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Childcare Assistant Teacher position at St. Paul Early Learning Center?
Summary
Are you looking for a job where you are part of a supportive team, you make a difference every day, and you develop strong connections with children? St. Paul Lutheran Early Learning Center is actively seeking full-time assistant teachers for our summer childcare program. As an assistant teacher, you will have the opportunity to provide high quality, play-based, Christian child care and guide children in their spiritual, social/emotional, cognitive, and physical growth. We are currently looking to hire for our opening and closing shifts, please inquire regarding shift hours. This job opening is for our 2026 summer care operations: May 26th through August 21st, with the possibility of extension if desired through the school year.
Duties
The Assistant Teacher will…
- educate and care for the children in their classroom
- maintain regular communication with families
- actively participate in play with children in the classroom
- guide and maintain Christian environment for preschool and childcare learning at St. Paul
- ensure student needs are being met in a developmentally appropriate way
- frequently meet with preschool/childcare faculty and staff to meet family and student needs
Requirements
- Qualified per Wisconsin Registry Assistant Teacher standards - willing to provide training
- 16 years old or over
- Passionate about the care and education of young children
- Friendly, team-player
- Strong desire to continue learning and growing in the ECE field
- Fill out an application here: www.stpaullakemills.org/childcare-employment-application
Nice To Haves
Previous ECE experience
Benefits
Close-knit team of passionate ECE professionals
Respectful and encouraging administration who will work with you to foster your growth
Supportive parents and caregivers
Full-time staff members receive PTO
Tuition discounts for staff members
Paid holidays
Paid staff meetings
Paid continuing education classes and hours
Educator Assistance Plan (EAP) - Free mental wellness and other supports for you and your family
Opportunity to contribute to a 401K (Shepherd Plan)
Salary : $15 - $18