--- title: Child Care Assistant Teacher at STEVENS POINT AREA YMCA description: STEVENS POINT AREA YMCA is hiring for the Child Care Assistant Teacher role in Wautoma, WI. Part-time role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/child-care-assistant-teacher-at-stevens-point-area-ymca-01a0e8db-a28b-7306-a2c3-36bc02efce2e date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join STEVENS POINT AREA YMCA as Child Care Assistant Teacher in Wautoma, WI. Pays $12–$14 per hour. Part-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/7mu0jk.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | STEVENS POINT AREA YMCA | | **Location** | Wautoma, WI | | **Salary** | $12/hr - $14/hr | | **Type** | Part Time | | **Posted** | Nov 05, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for STEVENS POINT AREA YMCA. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for STEVENS POINT AREA YMCA. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $34,000 – $47,000 a year (median $37,000). ## Description **PAY:** $12.00-$14.00/hour **POSITION TYPE:** Part-time **BENEFITS:** - Complimentary Individual YMCA Membership - 50% Employee Only Discount on YMCA Programs - CPR/AED/First Aid Certification Provided Upon Employment - Flexible Hours **POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES** As an Assistant Teacher in our licensed Child Care Center, you’ll work alongside a Lead Teacher to support children ages 6 weeks to 6 years. You'll help implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum and create a warm, engaging environment that encourages hands-on learning, exploration, and growth. This role plays a vital part in upholding our mission, values, and commitment to quality care. Typical work schedule for this position would be Monday - Friday, with various shifts available. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:** 1. Establish and maintain a safe and healthy day care environment through room arrangement and organization, implement snacks/meals and healthy eating, maintain safe equipment, and follow state licensing regulations. 2. Enhance child’s physical and intellectual competence by providing a balance between child/teacher-initiated activities, quiet/active opportunities, and small/large motor play. 3. Implement an integrated curriculum and encourage a multi-choice, pressure free, hands on environment. 4. Implement curriculum daily. Promote hands-on activities, self-esteem, cultural diversity, and creative expression. Establish a semi-structured setting with smooth transition periods while allowing flexibility. 5. Establish positive and productive relationships with children and families. 6. Supervise and encourage the children with positive guidance and techniques. 7. Ensure smooth program operation that is responsive to participant needs. 8. Maintain a commitment to professionalism and quality programming for children by promoting the YMCA mission and values. 9. Attend staff meetings, staff trainings, and in-service provided by the YMCA. 10. Support and supervise volunteers assigned to your room. 11. Attend to all state licensing regulations as well as YMCA quality standards. Adhere to OSHA standards and guidelines. **QUALIFICATIONS:** Position requires meeting the qualifications for assistant teacher under DCF 251 Licensing Rules for Group Day Care Centers and experience working with children 6 weeks-6 years. Must be at least 18 years of age and completed high school or its equivalent. This position requires creativity, flexibility, high energy levels, patience and strong organizational skills. CPR/AED/First Aid certification is a prerequisite of hire, but will allow 60 days post-hire to obtain. Prior to work, you will be required to complete a physician-signed health examination and a fingerprint background check. **PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:** Position requires employees to observe/evaluate groups of children by sight, sound, and active interaction. Must be able to easily move through all areas of the child care rooms and communicate effectively verbally and in written form with children/adults. Must be able to routinely lift, carry and load equipment, furnishings, and program supplies (up to 50 pounds). ## Skills - Balance Sheet - Automated External Defibrillator - First Aid Certification - Developmentally Appropriate Practices - Quality Standards - Cultural Diversity - Licensing - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (Cpr) - Organizational Skills - Working with Children Check - Discounted Cash Flow - Communication - OSHA Compliance - Flexibility ## Benefits - Flexible Work Schedules ## Related - [Education & Training jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/education-and-training?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Childcare Teacher & Director jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/education-and-training/childcare-teachers-and-directors?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Preschool / Childcare Teacher jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/education-and-training/childcare-teachers-and-directors/preschool-childcare-teacher?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Related pages - [Wisconsin](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/wisconsin?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 50378 jobs - [Wellness and Fitness](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/wellness-and-fitness?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 17564 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)