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 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.
• Must successfully pass all required background checks and pre-employment drug screening.

Work Environment:

• Work performed in classroom and school settings
• Monday Through Friday
• No Weekends
  

Physical Demands:

• 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.
• 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.

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/

Create a safe, nurturing space where children can learn and grow.

Apply now and take the next step in your career!