Early Learning Campus Site Manager

Madison CollegeMadison, WI, US

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Early Learning Campus Site Manager

Madison College is excited to announce a great opportunity to be part of our expanding team as an Early Learning Campus Site Manager at the NEW childcare at our Goodman South Campus! This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young learners while being a key contributor to the growth and innovation of our Early Learning Campus.

In this role you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the campus childcare, ensuring the delivery of high-quality early childhood education and care within a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment. This position involves supervising and developing staff through inclusive hiring practices, performance management, and professional development opportunities while maintaining compliance with licensing, accreditation, and regulatory standards.

The Early Learning Campus Site Manager manages budgetary and operational decisions to support program sustainability, together with the Campus Child Care Administrator. The position oversees classrooms to meet the developmental needs of children, and ensures classrooms and facilities are maintained as a high-quality childcare environment. In addition, the role includes creating staff schedules that comply with regulatory requirements, supporting classrooms as needed to maintain ratios, and fostering strong relationships with families and community partners.

Ideal candidates must demonstrate strong leadership, sound operational and financial decision-making, and effective communication while engaging respectfully and inclusively with diverse populations.

This is a full-time, year-round position (52 weeks per year) with a Monday through Friday schedule, working within the current operational hours of 7 : 30am to 5 : 00pm, with occasional evenings and Saturdays as needed.

Madison College offers an excellent benefits package including vacation, holidays, health / vision / dental / life insurance options and participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS).

Why Join the Team at Madison College's Early Learning Campus?

Be Part of a Growing Team : Join a dynamic, expanding Early Learning Campus committed to providing innovative and high-quality childcare education.
Make a Meaningful Impact : Shape the lives of young learners (ages 6 weeks to 5 years) by fostering a nurturing, engaging, and developmentally appropriate environment.
Collaborative Work Environment : Work alongside a team of dedicated professionals, exchanging ideas and support to create an enriching experience for children and their families.

This is a great opportunity to join a team dedicated to transforming early childhood education while supporting your professional and personal growth!

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Required Documents (2) : Resume and Cover Letter. Failure to include these documents will result in the disqualification of your application.

Accountabilities :

Leads, supports and develops teams to ensure accountability of institutional objectives and operational excellence. This includes effective deployment of human resources practices such as inclusive hiring, performance management principles, development opportunities and employee support.

Contributes and engages in budgetary, financial and procurement decisions that ensure fiduciary responsibility while meeting operational and institutional goals.

Maintains compliance with licensing regulations and accreditation standards, including accurate maintenance of records such as staff documentation, and coordinates with the Campus Childcare Administrator to ensure up-to-date knowledge of requirements and consistent adherence to policies that support high-quality, legally compliant childcare operations.

Oversees daily operations of the site, including the safety, cleanliness, and proper equipping of classrooms, multi-purpose rooms, outdoor play areas, teacher workspaces, and storage areas to provide a safe, engaging, and well-organized environment that supports effective teaching, learning, and child development.

Determines classroom enrollment and child transitions to prioritize each child's developmental needs while maximizing enrollment capacity to effectively serve the broader community and support program sustainability.

Schedules teachers and student employees to ensure full classroom coverage during all hours of operation in compliance with regulatory requirements, and assigns appropriate opening and closing staff to support smooth daily operations, maintain licensing ratios, and ensure classrooms are properly prepared and maintained.

Provides kitchen and / or classroom support as needed to maintain required staff-to-child ratios and offer additional assistance in challenging classroom situations, ensuring a safe, supportive, and responsive environment for both children and staff.

Creates an inclusive, equitable and supportive environment where everyone at the institution feels valued, respected and empowered to reach their full potential.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

Ability to effectively lead and supervise staff in a collaborative, team-based environment to achieve institutional objectives.

Ability to make sound operational, management and financial decisions that support institutional goals, budget accountabilities and an effective work unit.

Knowledge of relevant city, state, and national regulatory standards relevant to early care and education, including but not limited to childcare licensing, Child and Adult Care Food Program, Wisconsin Shares, YoungStar, city and national accreditation.

Skill in engaging positively with all populations and communities, contributing to a safe and inclusive learning and work environment.

Skill in effectively and respectfully communicating with others.

Minimum Requirements :

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field

2-4 years with relevant, professional and progressive experience.

Requires WI Registry Administration, Leadership Credential, or equivalent within 3 years

Must have 2 years of administrative experience

Requires CPR / 1st Aid; satisfactory completion of DCF physical exam (upon hire)

Satisfactory status in the DCF / DOJ fingerprint background check prior to hire and every 5yrs as well as annual DOJ name-based background checks.

Madison College does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

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Early Learning • Madison, WI, US