Infant Classroom Assistant Teacher

Tenney Preschool and Childcare; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness stipend

Retirement stipend

PTO and sick time

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid program closures

Community-centered environment

Job summary

Tenney Preschool & Childcare in Madison, WI is seeking a part-time Infant Classroom Assistant Teacher to support daily care for our youngest learners, working with lead teachers to foster a calm, nurturing classroom.

Responsibilities include infant routines, creating safe rhythms, and engaging developmentally appropriate interactions, while upholding anti-bias practices and a collaborative, community-centered culture.

Qualifications

• Interest in working with infants and young children.
• Ability to remain attentive, patient, and responsive in caregiving.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to follow direction and support routines.
• Willingness to learn and grow within an early childhood setting.
• Commitment to anti-bias, inclusive, and community-centered practices.
• Ability to meet Wisconsin DCF requirements (or willingness to complete upon hire).

Responsibilities

• Support infant care routines including feeding, diapering, and sleep transitions.
• Assist in maintaining a calm, safe, and responsive classroom environment.
• Follow guidance from lead teachers to support daily rhythms and routines.
• Engage with infants in a warm, attentive, and developmentally appropriate manner.
• Help maintain cleanliness, organization, and sanitation standards.
• Support classroom transitions and supervision.
• Provide support in other classrooms as needed.
• Assist with preparation and cleanup of materials and spaces.
• Contribute to a respectful, collaborative team culture.
• Support an inclusive classroom environment that reflects anti-bias practices.

Skills

Interest in infants

Patience

Strong communication

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Anti-bias commitment

DCF compliance readiness

Education

Coursework in early childhood education

Job description

About This Role

The Infant Classroom Assistant Teacher supports the daily care and environment of our youngest learners while working alongside lead teachers to create a calm, responsive, and nurturing classroom. This role is ideal for someone who is attentive, grounded, and interested in early childhood care, particularly with infants.

We are currently seeking part-time support for both morning and afternoon shifts, with flexibility based on program needs. This position also provides support across classrooms as needed to ensure smooth daily operations.

Tenney Preschool & Childcare is a family cooperative nonprofit, and we value relationship-centered care, collaboration, and a strong sense of community. Our work is rooted in anti-bias, inclusive, and community-centered practices, and we are looking for someone who is aligned with and interested in contributing to this approach.

What You’ll Do

• Support infant care routines including feeding, diapering, and sleep transitions
• Assist in maintaining a calm, safe, and responsive classroom environment
• Follow guidance from lead teachers to support daily rhythms and routines
• Engage with infants in a warm, attentive, and developmentally appropriate manner
• Help maintain cleanliness, organization, and sanitation standards
• Support classroom transitions and supervision
• Provide support in other classrooms as needed
• Assist with preparation and cleanup of materials and spaces
• Contribute to a respectful, collaborative team culture
• Support an inclusive classroom environment that reflects anti-bias practices

Requirements

• Interest in working with infants and young children
• Ability to remain attentive, patient, and responsive in a caregiving environment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to follow direction and support established routines
• Willingness to learn and grow within an early childhood setting
• Commitment to anti-bias, inclusive, and community-centered practices
• Ability to meet Wisconsin DCF requirements (or willingness to complete upon hire)

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with infants (childcare, nannying, or personal experience)
• Coursework in early childhood education
• Familiarity with developmentally appropriate practice
• Experience in collaborative or team-based environments
• Experience or training related to anti-bias or inclusive practices

Benefits

• Hourly pay based on experience
• Monthly wellness stipend
• Monthly retirement stipend
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Accrued PTO and built-in sick time
• Up to 5 weeks of paid program closures annually
• Paid emergency closures (weather or unexpected events)
• Supportive, community-centered work environment