Part-Time Infant Classroom Aide — Calm & Caring

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

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.