Early Learning Campus Site Manager

Madison Area Technical College • Madison, WI

114d • $58,718 - $68,596

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• 2-4 years of 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 certification.
• Satisfactory completion of DCF physical exam (upon hire).
• Satisfactory status in the DCF/DOJ fingerprint background check prior to hire and every 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Leads, supports and develops teams to ensure accountability of institutional objectives and operational excellence.
• 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.
• Oversees daily operations of the site, including the safety, cleanliness, and proper equipping of classrooms and outdoor play areas.
• Determines classroom enrollment and child transitions to prioritize each child's developmental needs while maximizing enrollment capacity.
• Schedules teachers and student employees to ensure full classroom coverage during all hours of operation in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Provides kitchen and/or classroom support as needed to maintain required staff-to-child ratios.
• Creates an inclusive, equitable and supportive environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

Benefits

• Vacation
• Holidays
• Health insurance options
• Vision insurance options
• Dental insurance options
• Life insurance options
• Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Associate degree