Kindergarten Associate Teacher (Long-Term Sub) | 2026-27 School Year

Madison Country Day School; Waunakee (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Madison Country Day School in Waunakee, WI is seeking a Kindergarten Associate Teacher for maternity leave coverage, joining two classrooms and collaborating with lead teachers.

This full-time substitute role runs daily 7:45 AM to 3:45 PM, emphasizing inquiry-based learning, social-emotional growth, and IB-aligned practices.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree and at least two years of classroom experience, with strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• At least 2 years of classroom experience.
• Excellent oral, organizational, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist two Kindergarten classrooms with instruction, routines, and small-group learning.
• Support IB-aligned, inquiry-based learning and create a warm, inclusive environment.
• Maintain full-time availability from 7:45 AM to 3:45 PM for the maternity leave assignment.
• Prepare instructional materials and organize classroom resources.
• Supervise transitions, lunch, recess, and arrival/dismissal times.
• Demonstrate flexibility and strong communication while supporting two classrooms.

Skills

Oral communication

Organizational skills

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Location: Waunakee, WI

Job Id:441

# of Openings:1

is seeking a creative educator for late Fall/early Winter to serve as a Kindergarten Associate Teacher. This full-time, long-term substitute role supports two dynamic Kindergarten classrooms during maternity leave coverage from late Fall through early Winter. Working daily from 7:45 AM to 3:45 PM, the Associate Teacher collaborates closely with lead educators to guide student learning, facilitate daily routines, and nurture social-emotional growth within an inquiry-based curriculum framework. The ideal candidate brings prior school-based experience, a passion for early childhood development, and the adaptability to seamlessly assist across two classroom environments.

The successful candidate will:

• Partner closely with lead teachers to support instructional delivery, small-group learning, and daily routines across two Kindergarten classrooms.
• Foster a warm, inclusive, and inquiry-based learning environment aligned with early childhood best practices and IB principles.
• Maintain reliable, full-time availability (7:45 AM – 3:45 PM daily) for the complete duration of the maternity leave assignment.
• Apply prior school-based experience to implement positive classroom management and support students' social-emotional growth.
• Supervise and guide students during key transitions, including recess, lunch, and daily arrival/dismissal procedures.
• Assist with preparing instructional materials, setting up hands‑on learning activities, and organizing classroom resources.
• Demonstrate high flexibility, strong communication skills, and adaptability while seamlessly supporting two classroom environments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist lead teachers with small-group instruction, classroom management, and learning activity preparation.
• Support active student engagement and dynamic learning across two Kindergarten classrooms.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and structured environment daily from 7:45 AM to 3:45 PM.
• Help supervise students during transitions, lunch, recess, and end‑of‑day dismissal.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field;
• At least 2 years of experience in classrooms;
• Excellent oral, organizational, and written communication skills;

ABOUT MCDS

Our Mission: To inspire each student to discover their extraordinary capacity to learn and thrive in an evolving world by cultivating a challenging environment and a supportive community.

Madison Country Day School is Dane County’s only independent PreK‑12 International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, offering a challenging and comprehensive college‑preparatory education, including the Madison, Wisconsin area’s only International Baccalaureate program. In an environment where each community member is truly known, MCDS students develop a deep knowledge base and life‑long critical and creative thinking skills.

Madison Country Day School’s vision is for all members of the school community to feel valued and supported, as well as inspired to embrace the diversity of each person. MCDS respects, affirms, and protects the dignity and worth of each member of its community. We seek to establish a culture wherein every member feels safe, valued, and encouraged to participate in every aspect of the community.

MCDS embraces and celebrates diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, or sexual identity in its hiring.