Full-Time Employment
ECE Teacher Position
The Early Childhood Teacher will work collaboratively with other CDL staff, parents, college students, and researchers to support the research, teaching and outreach mission of the CDL in order to meet the social, emotional, cognitive and physical needs of all children in the program.
Applications for ECE Teachers are now closed.
ECE Assistant Teacher Position
The Early Childhood Assistant Teacher position works cooperatively and collaboratively supporting the classroom Lead Teacher, other CDL staff, parents, college students, and researchers to carry out the mission of the CDL program. The Assistant Teacher is responsible for collaborating with the Lead Teacher to provide a safe, healthy and nurturing environment for the children in the classroom and ensures all licensing and accreditation standards are met.
Applications for ECE Assistant Teacher Position are now OPEN!
ECE Assistant Teacher Position Application
Administrative Assistant Position
The Administrative Assistant position is an integral part of our administrative team and supports the day-to-day program operations to ensure compliance with all State of Wisconsin childcare licensing and local and national accreditation standards. The Administrative Assistant is the first point of contact for people entering the CDL, and they play a central role in ensuring clear and transparent communication across all stakeholders.
Applications for Administrative Assistant Position are now closed.
Student Positions
As part of the CDL’s Teaching mission, we are devoted to training and working with undergraduate students who are eager to apply their knowledge of child development to the field. The CDL gives preference to our returning undergraduate students. We have three different student positions to offer: Student Intern, Student Assistant, and Rhennebohm Intern (working at community childcare centers).
INTERN – HDFS 601 & HDFS 501
Brief Position Summary: The primary responsibility of the Early Childhood Development (ECD) Intern is to support our Teaching mission and assist in the care of children in the CDL. This includes providing assistance in the supervision, management, and guidance of a classroom of children, as well as preparation for daily activities and routines. The ECD Intern receives direct support from Lead Teachers and reports to the Assistant Director. This opportunity is for only for students enrolling in both the HDFS 601 Internship course (and 1-credit HDFS 501 Theory to Practice course for Fall/Spring interns).
Types of Internships
– Early Childhood Development Intern Position
– Administrative / Substitute Teacher Intern Position
Applications for Spring Interns are now closed.
STUDENT ASSISTANT
Brief Position Summary: The primary responsibility of the Student Assistant is to support our Teaching mission and assist in the care of children in the CDL. This includes providing assistance in the supervision, management, and guidance of a classroom of children, as well as preparation for daily activities and routines. The Student Assistant receives direct support from Lead Teachers and reports to the Associate Director. For more information, view our Student Assistant Job Description
Applications for Spring Student Assistants are now OPEN!
Spring Student Assistant Application
VOLUNTEER
Brief Position Summary: The primary responsibility of the Volunteer is to support our Teaching mission and assist in the care of children in the CDL. This includes providing assistance in the supervision, management, and guidance of a classroom of children, as well as preparation for daily activities and routines. Volunteers receive direct support from Lead Teachers and reports to the Assistant Director.