Red Caboose fosters a sense of community among children, their families, and staff, with a commitment to diversity and inclusion. We provide excellent education, nutrition, and play-based learning for children in a nurturing, safe environment emphasizing healthy social-emotional development.
Red Caboose is the oldest independent child care center in Madison, founded by a group of parents as a nonprofit child care center in 1972. Since those early days, Red Caboose has expanded to meet the needs of families with school-age children through quality after school and summer camp programs.
We are looking for adults with professional experience who are energetic, creative, & dedicated to work with children in grades K-6. These children are from a highly diverse group of socio-economic backgrounds. We are a child-centered, choice-based environment. Part of our day is free choice and outdoor play. Each day also offers projects, activities, and active games.
We are located at two elementary schools near downtown, easily located off of bus and bike routes, Marquette Elementary 1501 Jenifer St. Madison, and Lapham Elementary 1045 Dayton E St. Madison.
School Year Position:
o 2-5 days a week, during the school year
o Maximum 20.75 hours a week (includes planning and meeting time)
Mondays 12:30 - 5:45
Tuesday - Friday 2:00-5:45
o Opportunities for extended hours on no public school days
o Health benefits for 20 hours a week if able to commit to School Year and Summer Camp.
o Wages: $16.65 probation wage ($17 base permanent wage after three months of probation, to increase with education and training)
o Benefits: sick/vacation time, holiday pay & paid staff development
o Childcare benefit available at Red Caboose Childcare Center 11 months-4 years old
o Bonus for completion of qualifying childcare coursework if needed, will sponsor childcare Lead Teacher certification.
o Year round opportunities, full and part time jobs with benefits available for summer camp.
Minimum Requirements: You must be 18 years old to qualify for this position. You must meet State Licensing requirements for assistant teacher status (Specific child development/child care equivalent coursework or 10 hours of training within 6 months of hire.)
If committed to completing licensing required coursework in childcare and education, Red Caboose will provide coursework upon completion, staff will receive a bonus equivalent to course hours and Lead Teacher certification which is transferable anywhere in childcare in Wisconsin and other states.
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Candidates must also pass a background check upon hire with the State Department of Children and Families.
To Apply: Please email resume and a post-high school transcript to Laura@redcaboosechildcare.org . An unofficial transcript will be sufficient to assess the level of required education for licensed childcare qualifications.