Child Care & Development Teacher

Madison College has responded to community needs by expanding childcare services to our Goodman South Campus, where a new Early Learning Center is nearing completion. We are seeking multiple Child Care & Development Teachers to join our team and help launch this exciting new center. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a program built from the ground up and shaped by best practices in early education.

This position involves planning and implementing a consistent, high-quality early care and education program in a developmentally appropriate learning environment, including individualized programming as needed. Responsibilities include conducting child assessments and maintaining a safe and nurturing environment for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years at the College’s Early Learning Campus.

Child Care & Development Teachers ensure overall classroom success, compliance and supervise the work of assigned student staff, work‑study students, student interns, and student teachers. They also direct casual employees assigned to their classroom and prepare and lead parent‑teacher conferences.

This is a full‑time, Monday through Friday position, scheduled within the operational hours of 7:30 am – 5:00 pm. Please note that operational hours and staff schedules are expected to change as the center expands, and enrollment grows.

• Plan and implement a high‑quality early care and education program in a developmentally appropriate learning environment.
• Conduct child assessments and develop individualized programming as needed.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing, and compliant environment for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years.
• Supervise student staff, work‑study students, student interns, and student teachers.
• Direct casual employees assigned to the classroom.
• Prepare and lead parent‑teacher conferences.

• Associate’s degree or two‑year technical diploma in Child Development, Early Childhood Development, or a related field.
• One (1) year of work experience teaching young children in a licensed and accredited early‑childhood education setting.
• WI Early Childhood Registry as a Child Care Teacher or higher certificate preferred, or ability to secure certification within the first six (6) months of employment.
• CPR/1st Aid certification or ability to obtain within three (3) months of employment.
• Satisfactory status in the DCF/DOJ fingerprint background check prior to hire and every five years, as well as annual DOJ name‑based background checks.
• Upon hire, satisfactory completion of DCF physical exam.

• Seniority level:
  Associate
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Higher Education
• Schedule:
  
  Monday‑Friday, 7:30 am – 5:00 pm (subject to change with center growth).
• Minimum work authority:
  Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. Madison College does not offer H‑1B or other work‑authorization visa sponsorship.

• Vacation and holidays.
• Health, vision, dental, and life insurance options.
• Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS).
• Additional benefits such as medical insurance, vision insurance, 401(k), and tuition assistance.

Madison College believes every team member brings unique perspectives and experiences that enhance our ability to understand and engage with the communities we serve, address challenges, and develop innovative solutions. Come be part of our great team!

Interviews will be ongoing until multiple positions are filled; the recruitment may close without further notice. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.