--- title: Early Childhood Nurturing Support Teacher description: The Playing Field (Madison) is hiring for the Early Childhood Nurturing Support Teacher role in Madison, WI. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/early-childhood-nurturing-support-teacher-at-the-playing-field-madison-01a0b3d8-32f5-7935-92e9-f187138dc3dd date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join The Playing Field (Madison) as Early Childhood Nurturing Support Teacher in Madison, WI. Pays $20–$22 per hour. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/kpfyzs.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | The Playing Field (Madison) | | **Location** | Madison, WI | | **Salary** | $20/hr - $22/hr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 02, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for The Playing Field (Madison). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for The Playing Field (Madison). ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $35,000 – $41,000 a year (median $38,000). ## 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 & East locations**. 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 Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage applicants who reflect the unique diversity of the wonderful families we serve. 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