Preschool Teacher- Operational Support

About the role

This Preschool Teacher- Operational Support opportunity at Starlight Academy LLC- Oregon, WI serves Preschool (3–5) and requires completed early childhood education college credits. Based in Oregon, WI, candidates bring experience in early childhood education and development.

What You'll Do

• Provide classroom support across all age groups as needed throughout the center
• Step into different classrooms to assist with supervision, engagement, and daily routines
• Support lead and co-teachers by helping implement lesson plans and planned activities
• Lead and facilitate small group activities, learning centers, and transitions when assigned
• Auxiliary with maintaining a calm, safe, and positive learning environment at all times
• Build positive, supportive relationships with children across the center
• Help support social-emotional development through modeling, guidance, and redirection
• Maintain consistency with center routines, policies, and licensing requirements
• Auxiliary with meal times, nap/rest periods, outdoor play, and transitions between activities
• Help with classroom organization, cleaning, and preparation of learning materials
• Communicate effectively with staff to ensure smooth daily coverage and teamwork
• Flexibly adapt to the needs of the center while supporting high-quality care and education throughout the day

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Experience working with children in a childcare, preschool, or group setting preferred
• Ability to work flexibly across multiple classrooms and age groups as needed
• Strong communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills
• Dependable, punctual, and able to adapt to a changing daily schedule
• Positive, patient, and supportive approach to working with young children
• Ability to follow directions, center policies, and licensing regulations consistently
• Comfortable stepping into different classroom environments with confidence and professionalism
• Physically able to stand, bend, sit on the floor, and lift up to 30 pounds as needed

Nice to Have

• Previous experience as a float, assistant, or lead teacher in a childcare or early childhood education setting
• CPR, First Aid, and AED certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire)
• Coursework, credentials, or degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field
• Familiarity with play-based, nature-inspired, or child-led learning approaches
• Experience supporting multiple age groups and flexible classroom environments
• Strong background in positive behavior guidance and social-emotional development strategies
• Ability to step confidently into classrooms and support both structure and engagement as needed
• Passion for teamwork and contributing to a collaborative, center-wide learning environment

Benefits

This Preschool Teacher- Operational Support role pays $18 to $21/Hr. and is Part Time.

Where

Starlight Academy LLC- Oregon, WI is located at 537 North Main Street, Oregon, WI.