Infant​/Toddler Teacher

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Guide the foundations of tomorrow:
Join our team at Kids Junction and play a key role in shaping young minds and inspiring character development in children during their most formative years as an Infant/Toddler Teacher!

Who We Are: Mission of Kids Junction - Partnering with families to build strong mind, body and Christlike Character.

Kids Junction is a large established early childhood center with over 20 years of serving families in Madison, WI and surrounding communities. We are licensed by the State of Wisconsin for 295 children aged 6 weeks through 5 years, plus 100 school age children. We are passionate about providing a nurturing, play-based learning environment, rooted in Christian principles, that supports the social, emotional and academic development of young children.

Our center has the following classrooms:

• 7 Infant/Toddler
• 9 Early Preschool
• 4 Preschool
• 3 4K
• 6 After School

We are conveniently located inside the Princeton Club on Madison's west side. Our location gives prime access to bus lines, the belt line, and bike trails. Our beltline access connects most nearby neighborhoods and towns in 10-15 minutes! Madison consistently ranks among the best in the nation for almost everything including fantastic bike trails, safe neighborhoods, great healthcare, excellent education, amazing music venues and diverse restaurants.

Learn more about Kids Junction here:

About the Role: At Kids Junction, or infants/toddler range in age from 6 week to 1.5 years. The primary responsibilities of our Infant/Toddler Teachers are to support the developmental milestones with each child as they learn through their first year and a half. Our priority for each day is creating a unique and stimulating environment of play, music, and language repetition;

including the use of stories, blocks, table toys, music and movement. Teachers my provide supervision outside the classroom by utilizing our infant play areas and taking children on walks. Teachers will also assist with feeding and general infant care throughout the day. All materials and lesson plans will be provided.

Preferred Skills and Competencies:

• Love working with the younger years, especially infants-1.5 years old
• Have a strong passion and calling to impact children's lives
• Have the Infant/Toddler, Assistant Teacher and Lead Teacher course or be willing to complete necessary coursework
• Have experience working the fields of early childhood, especially with infants/toddlers
• Ability to foster teamwork and thrive in a collaborative environment
• Hold a high school degree or equivalent

Benefits & Perks:

• HMO and HSA Medical Plans
• Dental and Vision plans
• HSA Matching
• Direct Primary Care plan
• 401K Plan & Employer Matching
• Paid Time Off with Rollover
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Discounted Dependent Tuition
• Cell Phone purchase Program
• Discounted Princeton Club Membership
• Employee Milestone Recognition Program
• Free Off-Street Parking
• Bus Line & Bike Trail Access

Applicants must be age 18+ to apply

Kids Junction is an EOE

Salary Description

$19.00-$24.00 per hour; DOE