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The Playing Field Madison

Early Childhood Nurturing Support Teacher

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What they do

A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.

$34,808 / year median in Wisconsin

+4% projected growth

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Job Description

Early Childhood Nurturing Support Teacher The Playing Field Madison Madison, WI Job Details Full-time $20 - $22 an hour 2 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Early childhood education Associate's degree in early childhood education Bachelor's degree in early childhood education Associate's degree Entry level Early Childhood Education Full Job Description The Playing Field believes that taking care of children begins with taking care of teachers. We are currently seeking a mission-driven Nurturing Support Teacher for our classrooms at our Madison Midtown location . Since 2015, our independent nonprofit has worked to break down barriers to high-quality childcare. Our unique model brings together children experiencing homelessness and those from more advantaged backgrounds within a nurturing, high-quality early learning environment. Why Join Our School Family?
Supportive Workplace:
Receive extensive training, ongoing coaching, a collaborative culture, and enrollment in the Conscious Discipline eCourse.
Low Child-to-Teacher Ratios:
Built intentionally to allow you to form deep, meaningful relationships and provide individualized care.
Attachment-Focused Approach:
Children stay paired with the same teacher for as long as possible to cultivate strong, secure attachments.
Growth Opportunities:
Access clear career advancement pathways as we expand our mission and community programs.
CompensationBenefits Competitive Salary:
$20.00 - 22.00 per hour, determined by your specific education and experience.
Sign-On Bonus:
$500.00 paid out upon successful completion of your probationary period.
Generous Paid Time Off:
Up to 20 days of annual PTO plus 9 paid holidays.
Full-Time HealthWelfare:
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance alongside short- and long-term disability policies.
Retirement Savings:
3% employer matching contributions to a Simple IRA.
Who We Are Looking For Professional Mindset:
Reliable, highly professional, and intrinsically eager to learn and grow.
Educational Background:
Completed Associate or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, or a closely related developmental field.
Quality Standards:
Deeply committed to maintaining the highest benchmarks of safety and excellence in early education.
State Licensing:
A Wisconsin Registry Certificate is required. We are happy to assist otherwise qualified candidates with obtaining this certification during our hiring process. About Us The Playing Field is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage applicants who reflect the unique diversity of the wonderful families we serve. To apply directly, please submit your information through The Playing Field iSolved Hire Portal.

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Other Retirement and Savings
  • Bonuses/Stipends
  • Health Insurance