Child Care & Development Coordinator (Teacher)

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Job Posting Date:

August 21, 2025

Application Deadline:

Salary Information:

$20.10 - $23.48

Department:

Early Learning Campus

Job Description:

The Early Learning Campus at Madison College is seeking a Child Care & Development Coordinator (Teacher) for its expanding campus center. 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.

The Child Care & Development Coordinator (Teacher) ensures overall classroom success and compliance and supervises the work of assigned student staff, work-study students, student interns, and student teachers. They also direct any casual employees assigned to their classroom and prepare and lead parent/teacher conferences.

This is a full-time position, scheduled 40 hours per week, year-round (52 weeks). Monday through Friday, with varying shifts between operational hours of 7:30am and 5:00pm.

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!

Madison College offers an excellent benefits package including vacation, holidays, health/vision/dental/life insurance options and participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS).

This position will be opened until filled, with a first review date of September 7, 2025, at 11:59pm. After this date, the recruitment may close without further notice

Required Documents (2):

• Resume
• Cover Letter

*Failure to include these documents by the first consideration date will RESULT IN THE DISQUALIFICATION OF YOUR APPLICATION.

Accountabilities:

• Develops and implements learning experiences by co-planning activities that support children’s growth, fostering a classroom environment that encourages developmentally appropriate learning and socialization.
• Supports individualized child development by addressing cultural, socio-economic, emotional and physical needs to adapt teaching methods to each child’s learning style and pace.
• Maintains health and safety standards, completes routine classroom cleaning and follows sanitation protocols for food preparation, toys and bedding to ensure a safe and healthy environment.
• Ensures accurate and up-to-date child assessment records by documenting observations and developmental progress to inform lesson planning and communication with parents.
• Builds positive partnerships with parents by exchanging information through informal conversations, newsletters and conferences to support children’s development both at home and in the classroom.
• Provides guidance by offering support and supervision to student workers, interns and student teachers to enhance their learning and classroom effectiveness.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of early childhood education principles and child development theories.
• Knowledge of health, safety and sanitation regulations related to early childhood environments.
• Skill in assessing child development, documenting progress and using observations to inform lesson planning and parent communication.
• Skill in applying consistent implementation of child guidance techniques.
• Ability to create and maintain a nurturing, developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
• Skill in engaging positively with all populations and communities, contributing to a safe and inclusive learning and work environment.
• Skill in effectively and respectfully communicating with others.

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

• Associate’s degree or two-year technical diploma in Child Development, Early Childhood Development, or related field.

Experience:

• One (1) year of work experience in Early Childcare environment.
• WI Early Childhood Registry as Child Care Teacher or higher or ability to secure within 6 months of hire.

Madison College does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally author