Teaching Assistant Jobs in Wisconsin
Teaching Assistant jobs in Wisconsin are consistently in demand, with openings concentrated in K-12 public school districts, higher education institutions, and special education programs statewide. The heaviest hiring activity is in Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay, where large employers such as Milwaukee Public Schools, Madison Metropolitan School District, and the University of Wisconsin system regularly post openings. The most sought-after specialties include special education support, English language learner assistance, and early childhood classroom aides. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance
Up to $3,000 in tuition reimbursement annually | Professional development and growth opportunities
6.95% Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) savings - matched dollar for dollar | 403(b) and 457 retirement savings options
College paid life and disability insurance | Health and dependent care Flex Spending Accounts
Onsite fitness center and walking path | Up to 8 weeks paid New Child Leave
Onsite wellness screenings I Relocation assistance available
Lakeshore also offers generous paid time off starting with 10 days of vacation, 9 days of sick time, 6 days of personal leave, 10 holidays, and a one-week winter break.
Additional Perks
Local discounts on food, entertainment, and events | Discounts on cell phone plans and rental cars
Common Read events | Culinary experiences from onsite emerging chefs | Identity theft protection
“Dress for your day” | Employee recognition and appreciation events
Campus closed six Fridays during the summer
Benefits begin the first of the month coinciding with or following hire.
For additional information on our vast array of benefits, read through our benefits guide.
POSITION SUMMARY: This position provides administrative, technical, and on-site coordination of Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) activities, including new employee orientation and onboarding, professional development offerings, on-demand technical training and documentation. The assistant serves as the Learning Management System administrator for faculty/staff training, FQAS (faculty quality assurance) monitor, and assistant in college-wide event coordination and new student orientation. This position must think creatively, demonstrate strong communication and technology skills, and plan and organize independently. This position must also provide an exceptional customer service experience to both internal and external customers throughout every interaction.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS/ADA: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
(30%) Teaching and Learning Center Administrative Duties
- Organize and coordinate all logistical elements of events and professional development offerings, including creating promotional content, reserving rooms, planning catering, and communicating with facilitators for events such as new employee orientation, onboarding, Team Development Days, FQAS faculty quality assurance, campus technology training, and identified professional development course offerings.
- Provide project and process management support to monitor activities, create documentation, calendar & schedule events, order supplies, track attendance, prepare training and event materials, and administer evaluations.
- Create and manage the development, production and maintenance of physical and web-based promotional and informational material related to TLC programming and events.
- Assist faculty/staff by serving as first point of contact for TLC and provide assistance as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support the needs of TLC.
(25%) Professional Development System Administrator
- Event creation - set up new classes/courses, schedule, run reports, and monitor course enrollment.
- Work closely with software vendor to report, track, and resolve technical and non-technical system issues impacting end-users.
- Develop and execute testing plans for any system changes or enhancements with documented outcomes.
- Load SCORM and Open Content Network courses/programs into the professional development system.
(20%) Training and Development
- Create and maintain documentation and training resources (e.g., updating webpages, MS Team files, SharePoint sites, print files); manage content electronically, including creating, editing, and navigating resources.
- Assist in developing and maintaining e-learning courses, presentations, and files; identify unique and engaging methods to present content to a diverse audience.
- Assist with compliance of annual ongoing professional development requirements in subject-matter expertise, instructional excellence, student success, and compliance.
- Assist in the application of policies and regulations impacting training materials (e.g., improving documents for accessibility)
(15%) Student Orientation and Resources
- Assist in the development and maintenance of student orientation materials, including online modules and resources that support students in navigating academic technology.
- Collaborate with other departments to create and maintain online resources.
- Assist in maintaining student resources by tracking updates, managing documents, and ensuring accessibility for students.
(10%) Event Coordination
- Collaborate and coordinate event scheduling calendar and provide assistance to the event owner with events for Student Affairs and Academic Affairs.
- Perform other duties as assigned in support of the events.
- Associate degree in Business, Administrative Professional, Human Resources, Education, or in a related discipline required.
- Two to three years’ recent related occupational experience required.
- Customer service and professional office experience is required.
- Articulate Storyline and Rise e-learning development
- Familiarity with media software such as Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, etc.
- Use or management of Learning Management System (LMS)
- Use and editing of SharePoint sites
- MS Office applications, including MS Teams and PowerPoint
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge of Lakeshore's mission, vision and strategic direction.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Effective interpersonal skills and customer service skills.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Adapt quickly to new and changing technology.
- Perform work accurately and thoroughly, with a high level of accountability and attention to detail.
- Work independently, as part of a team and/or with minimal supervision.
- Present self in a professional, ethical, and respectful manner at all times.
- Use discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality.
- Prioritize and manage multiple projects or tasks, maintaining deadlines.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships and relate successfully with staff, students and all stakeholders.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.
- The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
- The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Work environment may require multi-tasking.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Employment conditional on completion of a Background Information Disclosure (BID) with the results acceptable to the College.
This job description is designed to cover the basic functions of the job and is not considered a detailed description of every job duty that is required, other duties may be assigned as needed. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice to ensure the successful delivery of organizational objectives.
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What Wisconsin Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in teaching assistant jobs across Wisconsin.
- High school diploma or equivalent required, with preference for some college coursework in education
- Experience working with children in a classroom, childcare, or tutoring setting
- Ability to pass a Wisconsin Department of Justice background check before starting work
- Strong communication skills and ability to follow lead teacher directions and lesson plans
- Basic proficiency with student data systems and classroom technology tools
- Bilingual or special education paraprofessional skills valued for many Wisconsin district postings
Teaching Assistant Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a teaching assistant in Wisconsin?
Most teaching assistant positions in Wisconsin are accessible with a high school diploma, though a growing number of districts require at least two years of college or an associate degree, particularly for special education paraprofessional roles. Wisconsin does not issue a statewide teaching assistant license, but paraprofessionals working in Title I schools must meet federal qualifications verified through the district. Many applicants build their path by completing coursework at a Wisconsin technical college or UW campus before applying to local districts.
Which companies hire teaching assistants in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin teaching assistant roles are posted by University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, and University of Wisconsin–Madison and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Wisconsin's large urban districts and UW System campuses tend to post the most consistent volume throughout the academic hiring cycle.
Which Wisconsin cities have the most teaching assistant jobs?
Green Bay, Madison, and Oshkosh have the most teaching assistant openings in Wisconsin. Milwaukee leads because of its large urban district and dense concentration of charter and private schools, while Madison's openings are driven by both the Madison Metropolitan School District and the University of Wisconsin flagship campus, and Green Bay reflects strong demand tied to its growing bilingual and ESL student population.
Are there remote teaching assistant jobs in Wisconsin?
Yes, but they're rare. About 40% of teaching assistant openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting that most of the role involves in-person classroom and student support work. The small share of remote openings typically involves online tutoring programs or virtual charter school aide positions rather than traditional district classroom roles.
How can I get hired as a teaching assistant in Wisconsin with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to Wisconsin public school districts as a substitute paraprofessional or classroom aide, which typically requires only a diploma and a clean background check. Many Wisconsin Technical College System campuses offer short education paraprofessional certificates that give candidates an edge. Large districts like Milwaukee Public Schools and Madison Metropolitan School District run associate or entry-level paraprofessional pipelines for candidates transitioning from childcare, tutoring, or community youth work roles.
Where can I find and apply to teaching assistant jobs in Wisconsin?
You can find and apply to teaching assistant jobs in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate, which lists current Wisconsin openings across school districts, universities, and other education employers. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your background and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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