JOB VACANCY
teaching in a nonprofit, City of Madison Accredited Child Care Center
Red Caboose Child Care Center is in our brand-new spacious home and we are ready to open new classrooms! Come and join our amazing team to provide high-quality care and education for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years.
We also have opportunities in our school age program caring for children aged 5 to 12 years.
What stands out about Red Caboose?
*Teachers love us! Our retention rate is an average of 10 years- we know how to have fun and we take care of children seriously.
*Our benefits are better than the standard.
Red Caboose covers 3/4 the cost of health and 50% of dental.
*A huge reduction in child care tuition for the child care center, after school, and summer camp!
*We are a union run center- one of three in the Madison area!
*Our new center is made for children and staff with a break room, work room, 2 multi-purpose rooms, and more! Come for a tour, we'd love to show you around!
*Administrative staff are here to support you and help you grow.
*We offer on-site training most months of the year.
It is easy to earn your Continuing Education hours.
*We believe in an inclusive community of staff, families, and partners.
All are welcome here!
*The programming we offer is like no-other.
We have been providing high quality care for over 50 years.
Red Caboose was the first accredited center, an early partner with the USDA program, and helped start programs such the Rainbow Project and Respite Care.
Responsibilities
This person must provide direct care for children; plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities designed to meet the social-emotional, cognitive, creative and physical needs of children in a particular program; work together with other staff; communicate with parents; and provide a warm and safe environment for children to grow and learn.
Must be able to treat each child and their families with respect, dignity, and caring; and be supportive of cultural differences, special needs, and different family structures.
Teacher reports to and is responsible to the Lead Teacher; is supervised and evaluated by Lead Teacher.
Must be available to work varying shifts in any classroom in the center Monday through Friday
Also paid 2 hours of Planning and Meeting Time
Start Date: Spring 2024, positions are open until filled
Job Type: Full and Part Time positions are available
Salary: $17.
15-$18.
95 based on education and experience
Benefits
Single or Family Health & Dental Insurance
Retirement Plans
Paid Sick and vacation time
Paid Holidays
Paid Staff Development
Union Representation
Flex Spending Account
Discount on Child Care
Long Term Disability
Experience, training and other requirements:
Education - Must meet State Licensing requirements for teacher (3 credits in child development or 80 hours child care specific classes); prefer Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or AA/BS in Child Development, preschool education or related field
Experience - Must meet State Licensing requirements for Teacher; prefer at least one year experience with toddler children.
Skills - demonstrate flexibility, age-appropriate problem solving, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
Request Job Description for full requirements and skills needed.
To apply: send a cover letter and resume with Registry Level to
Lisa Fiala, Executive Director
lisa@redcaboosechildcare.
org
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.
S.
Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
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