Early Childhood Nurturing Support Teacher

The Playing Field; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Sign-on bonus

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Playing Field is hiring a Nurturing Support Teacher at the Madison Midtown location. Join a mission-driven nonprofit focused on high-quality childcare and strong teacher-child bonds.

You will support classrooms with an attachment-focused approach, maintain safety standards, and collaborate with a caring team. The role requires an Associate or Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education and a Wisconsin Registry Certificate.

Qualifications

• Requires Wisconsin Registry Certificate.
• Requires Associate or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education.
• Commitment to safety and high-quality early education.

Responsibilities

• Provide nurturing, attachment-focused care to children.
• Maintain low child-to-teacher ratios and individualized attention.
• Uphold safety and quality standards in early education.

Skills

Reliable professional demeanor

Eager to learn

Strong communication

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

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.

Compensation & Benefits

• 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 Health & Welfare: 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 Affinity Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage applicants who reflect the unique diversity of the wonderful families we serve.