Assistant Infant Teacher

Little Sprouts - Menomonie•Menomonie, WI

About The Position

At Little Sprouts Academy, we foster a nurturing, creative environment where children thrive. We’re looking for passionate Teachers to inspire young learners, ensure classroom excellence, and make a meaningful impact every day. Why Join Us? Supportive Team: Work in a collaborative, family-like atmosphere where your contributions are valued. Professional Growth: Access ongoing training, development programs, and opportunities for career advancement. Work-Life Balance: Enjoy consistent weekday schedules with paid training days. Engaging Spaces: Bright, organized classrooms filled with high-quality materials and tools for creative learning. Purpose-Driven Work: Make a real impact on children’s lives while supporting their unique learning journeys. State of the Art Curriculum: Work with an innovative curriculum that follows the child-directed model. Your Role: Inspire Learning: Plan and implement engaging, hands-on activities in art, music, literature, science, and more, fostering cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development. Create a Safe Space: Supervise all activities, maintain clean and organized classrooms, and ensure safety protocols are always followed. Connect with Families: Share updates, observations, and evidence of learning using tools like our Kindertales app. Conduct bi-annual parent conferences and address family concerns positively. Promote Growth: Observe, document, and celebrate each child’s development while tailoring lessons to individual needs, interests, and learning styles. Uphold Compliance: Follow state licensing standards, conduct emergency drills, and complete necessary paperwork, including incident reports and daily logs. Lead the Team: Mentor classroom assistants, maintain classroom procedures, and collaborate with the leadership team on continuous improvements. Foster Community: Create positive relationships with parents, colleagues, and children to support a warm, inclusive learning environment.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED +
CPR, First Aid (or willingness to obtain)
Strong understanding of child development and classroom management.
Creativity and flexibility to adapt lessons for diverse learners.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage families and team members.
Ability to organize and prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment.
Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds, kneel, crawl, and respond quickly to children’s needs.
Maintain focus, learn new tasks independently, and problem-solve effectively.
Participate actively in all classroom and outdoor activities.

Nice To Haves

CDA or higher preferred
A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential is a plus.

Responsibilities

Plan and implement engaging, hands-on activities in art, music, literature, science, and more, fostering cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.
Supervise all activities, maintain clean and organized classrooms, and ensure safety protocols are always followed.
Share updates, observations, and evidence of learning using tools like our Kindertales app. Conduct bi-annual parent conferences and address family concerns positively.
Observe, document, and celebrate each child’s development while tailoring lessons to individual needs, interests, and learning styles.
Follow state licensing standards, conduct emergency drills, and complete necessary paperwork, including incident reports and daily logs.
Mentor classroom assistants, maintain classroom procedures, and collaborate with the leadership team on continuous improvements.
Create positive relationships with parents, colleagues, and children to support a warm, inclusive learning environment.