Summer Childcare Assistant Teacher

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)