Bilingual Assistant Teacher

About the role

The Bilingual Assistant Teacher (BAT) assists the Teacher in the daily programming for children enrolled at St. Joseph Academy. The role includes helping to implement a high‑quality program in accordance with standards set by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI), Milwaukee Parental Choice, and federal guidelines. The BAT works in partnership with the Teacher to ensure that the needs of children and their families are understood and communicated as one of the primary SJA liaisons. Reports to the Principal.

Qualifications

• AA degree in early childhood education or related field preferred
• 1+ years experience within early care working in a licensed childcare or elementary school setting
• Bilingual speaker (Spanish) required

Skills

• Exemplary interpersonal, collaborative, and planning skills
• Interest and ability to support children and their families
• Ability to analyze an issue, identify options, and implement solutions
• Ability to work cooperatively with people inside and outside the Education/Childcare Services department
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing, and effectively interact with children, family members, management, and staff
• Ability to respond positively to work direction and guidance
• Ability to work independently, managing multiple demanding tasks under critical timeframes

Responsibilities

• Assist the Teacher in daily programming and implement a high‑quality program per DPI, Milwaukee Parental Choice, and federal standards
• Partner with the Teacher to understand and communicate children’s and families’ needs as a primary SJA liaison
• Ensure consistent compliance with accreditation and State DPI standards; implement developmentally appropriate curriculum
• Maintain classroom environment in compliance with licensing and accreditation standards: keep space clean, well‑organized, and refreshed with appropriate learning centers, displays, and bulletin boards
• Clean, sanitize, and organize educational materials and toys to optimize child safety and use
• Maintain and refresh well‑designed, child‑focused bulletin boards
• Use office equipment (personal computers, printers, phone systems, fax machine, photocopier)
• Manage physical demands: sit 25%, walk/stand 75% of shift; periodically lift up to 50 lbs; functional senses and manual dexterity required
• Handle stress of emergency/critical situations and multiple tasks
• Work in environment with exposure to infectious diseases, occasional loud/unpleasant voices, and seasonal humidity, heat, and cold