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Oshkosh Child Development Center is committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where children are encouraged to learn, grow, and develop at their own pace. We believe children learn best through play, exploration, positive relationships, and hands-on experiences that support their social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development. We are looking to partner with people who share the same values and beliefs to grow Oshkosh’s first 2 shift child development center.
Available Childcare Jobs at OCDC
OCDC is currently seeking wonderful employees in the following fields to join us in creating a welcoming child development center to enhance our community.
Assistant Director - Full Time
Oshkosh Child Development Center is seeking a dedicated and experienced Assistant Director to support the daily operations of our early childhood education center. The Assistant Director works closely with the Director to ensure a safe, nurturing, and high-quality learning environment for children while providing leadership and support to teaching staff, families, and center operations.
The ideal candidate is passionate about early childhood education, possesses strong leadership skills, and is committed to fostering positive relationships with children, families, and staff.
Qualifications:
Have an associate or bachelor’s degree in education or early childhood education
- Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education Administration, or related field.
- Minimum of 2–5 years of early childhood teaching experience and 1–3 years of supervisory or management experience.
- Director’s credentials or certifications as required by the WI DCF.
- Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
- Knowledge of child development principles and best practices.
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to meet state licensing requirements for an Assistant Director position.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Staff Support
- Assist in the supervision, coaching, and evaluation of teaching staff.
- Support staff training, onboarding, and professional development initiatives.
- Maintain positive staff morale and promote teamwork.
- Provide classroom coverage when needed.
Program Management
- Ensure implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities.
- Monitor classroom environments for quality, safety, and compliance.
- Support ongoing assessment of children’s growth and development.
- Assist with maintaining licensing and accreditation standards.
Family Engagement
- Build positive relationships with families and address concerns professionally.
- Support enrollment, orientation, and retention efforts.
- Communicate center policies, events, and updates to families.
Administrative Duties
- Assist with scheduling, attendance tracking, and recordkeeping.
- Support budgeting, purchasing, and inventory management.
- Ensure compliance with state licensing regulations and health and safety requirements.
- Participate in center marketing and community outreach activities.
Benefits:
- Competitive pay
- Annual Center performance bonus
- 10 paid vacation days
- 5 paid personal days
- Paid Holidays
- Paid professional development
- Free Childcare
Lead Teacher - Full Time
Qualifications
- Minimum 18 years of age
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 240 hours experience working in an early childhood setting approved by DCF
- Introduction to ECE course and Skills and Strategies course, CDA certificate or Associates Degree in ECE
- If working with infants and toddlers, must also have completed a course in the care of infants and toddlers
- Level 7 on the Registry or higher
- CPR and First Aid or willingness to obtain
- Physically able to use basic computer software, lift a minimum of 40 pounds and work indoors and outdoors
- Able to assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children
Responsibilities
- Planning, supervision, and implementation of developmentally age appropriate curriculum and activities in accordance with the goals, policies, and philosophy of the Oshkosh Child Development Center.
- Ensure the care, safety, and wellbeing of the children at all times.
- Supervise and participate with the children in all activities.
- Conduct on the job training as needed including facility orientation and assist the Child Care Services staff in training sessions.
- Plan and implement meetings with Assistant Teachers as necessary to keep staff informed with all issues.
- Implement and supervise proper DPI Food Program policies.
- Secure and maintain all resources and supplies necessary for daily classroom activities.
- Responsible for the appearance/cleanliness of the room and supply area.
- Implement and supervise all administrative and record keeping procedures within the classroom, including but not limited to keeping child records up to date.
- Assure all Assistant Teachers use appropriate discipline techniques and assist them in solving any problems.
- Consult with parents/guardians as necessary. Initiate any disciplinary procedure in consultation with the director.
- Initiate a positive reinforcement system based upon caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
- Adhere to the child care policies and the goals of the Oshkosh Child Development Center and direct the Assistant Teachers
- Promote team building; show a cooperative and caring attitude towards parents, volunteers, staff, and participants.
- Demonstrate increased understanding of child growth and development in working with children, recording activities and communicating with parents daily through verbal, written, and Bright Wheel communications.
- Participate in staff meetings and recommended training programs.
- Continue professional development through community involvement, reading, in service training and continuing education as required by the State Rules and Regulations.
- Perform all other assigned duties as requested by the director.
Benefits
- Monthly Attendance Bonus
- Paid Professional Development and Trainings
- Discounted Childcare
- Referral Program
- Paid Holidays and Paid time off
Assistant Teacher - Full Time
Qualifications
- Minimum 18 years of age
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Agree to complete either 1 non-credit approved course within 6 months of hire
- CPR and First Aid or willingness to obtain
- Physically able to use basic computer software, lift a minimum of 40 pounds and work indoors and outdoors
- Able to assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children
Responsibilities
- Assist in the implementation of daily activities.
- Ensure the care, safety, and wellbeing of the children at all times.
- Supervise and participate with the children in all activities.
- Arrange the environment and prepare supplies for activities.
- Assist the Lead Teacher in the following areas: food service, maintenance of facility, equipment and supplies, discipline and positive reinforcement, health, safety and risk management, administration and record keeping, and promotions and public relations.
- Adhere to the child care policies and the goals of the Oshkosh Child Development Center. Promote team-building, show a cooperative and caring attitude towards parents, volunteers, staff, and participants.
- Demonstrate increased understanding of child growth and development in working with children, recording activities and communicating with parents daily on a verbal or written basis.
- Participate in staff meetings and recommended training programs.
- Continue professional development through community involvement, reading, in service training and continuing education as required by the State Rules and Regulations.
- Perform all other assigned duties as requested by the director.
Benefits
- Monthly Attendance Bonus
- Paid Professional Development and Trainings
- Discounted Childcare
- Referral Program
- Paid Holidays and Paid time off
Float Staff/Substitute - Part time
Qualifications
- Minimum 18 years of age
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Agree to complete either 1 non-credit approved course within 6 months of hire
- CPR and First Aid or willingness to obtain
- Stand and walk for prolonged periods of time
- Physically able to use basic computer software, lift a minimum of 40 pounds and work indoors and outdoors
- Able to assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children
Responsibilities
- Cover classrooms as needed for breaks, sick, and vacation time of regular classroom staff
- Assist teachers when needed with preparation of activities
- Assist executive director where needed
- Cover kitchen staff during breaks, sick, and vacation time
- Work evenings as needed for kitchen and classrooms
- Follow menus while preparing meals and snacks
- Follow lesson plans set by teachers
- Assist in the implementation of daily activities.
- Ensure the care, safety, and wellbeing of the children at all times.
- Supervise and participate with the children in all activities.
- Adhere to the child care policies and the goals of the Oshkosh Child Development Center. Promote team-building, show a cooperative and caring attitude towards parents, volunteers, staff, and participants.
- Demonstrate increased understanding of child growth and development in working with children, recording activities and communicating with parents daily on a verbal or written basis.
- Participate in staff meetings and recommended training programs.
- Continue professional development through community involvement, reading, in service training and continuing education as required by the State Rules and Regulations.
- Perform all other assigned duties as requested by the director.
Benefits
- Monthly Attendance Bonus
- Paid Professional Development and Trainings
- Discounted Childcare
- Referral Program
Meal Service Supervisor - Full Time
Qualifications
- Minimum 18 years of age
- Must receive four hours of orientation and training each year on proper food handling, kitchen sanitation, and nutrition.
- CPR and First Aid or willingness to obtain
- Physically able to use basic computer software needed to create menus, log receipts, and place food orders
- Stoop, bend, twist at neck and trunk, and lift 40 pounds frequently
- Stand and walk for prolonged periods of time
- Self starter requiring minimal supervision
Responsibilities
- Maintain proper hygiene and hand washing procedures at all times.
- Use of proper health protocols such as covering open wounds, hair nets/coverings, and wearing gloves to avoid contamination of food.
- Planning and implementing weekly menus.
- Shopping and ordering food from venders
- Submit receipts to director
- Tracking USDA meal counts for the center
- Oversee day to day operations of kitchen, and ensure timely preparation and service of meals
- Prepare and cook meals according to planned menus
- Maintaining sanitary conditions in the kitchen
- Washing and storing dishes in an organized manner
- Prepare food for classrooms according to appropriate portions for children and staff
- Maintaining proper temperatures in refrigerator and freezer
- Follow daily schedule and deliver food to classrooms for meals/snacks
- Adhere to the child care policies and the goals of the Oshkosh Child Development Center. Promote team-building, show a cooperative and caring attitude towards parents, volunteers, staff, and participants.
- Participate in staff meetings and recommended training programs.
- Continue professional development through community involvement, reading, in service training and continuing education as required by the State Rules and Regulations.
- Perform all other assigned duties as requested by the director.
Benefits
- Monthly Attendance Bonus
- Paid Professional Development and Trainings
- Discounted Childcare
- Referral Program
- Paid Holidays and Paid time off
Night Shift - Part Time
Qualifications
- Minimum 18 years of age
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Agree to complete either 1 non-credit approved course within 6 months of hire
- CPR and First Aid or willingness to obtain
- Physically able to use basic computer software, lift a minimum of 40 pounds and work indoors and outdoors
- Able to assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children
Responsibilities
- Planning, supervision, and implementation of developmentally age appropriate curriculum and activities in accordance with the goals, policies, and philosophy of the Oshkosh Child Development Center.
- Ensure the care, safety, and wellbeing of the children at all times.
- Supervise and participate with the children in all activities.
- Conduct on the job training as needed including facility orientation and assist the Child Care Services staff in training sessions.
- Consult with parents/guardians as necessary. Initiate any disciplinary procedure in consultation with the director.
- Initiate a positive reinforcement system based upon caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
- Adhere to the child care policies and the goals of the Oshkosh Child Development Center and direct the Assistant Teachers
- Promote team building; show a cooperative and caring attitude towards parents, volunteers, staff, and participants.
- Demonstrate increased understanding of child growth and development in working with children, recording activities and communicating with parents daily through verbal, written, and Bright Wheel communications.
- Participate in staff meetings and recommended training programs.
- Continue professional development through community involvement, reading, in service training and continuing education as required by the State Rules and Regulations.
- Clean classrooms and common areas
- Close building and secure premise after all children and families have left the building
- Communicate regularly with executive and assistant director when problems arise or speciality evening needs
- Perform all other assigned duties as requested by the director.
Benefits
- Monthly Attendance Bonus
- Paid Professional Development and Trainings
- Discounted Childcare
- Referral Program
How to Apply
To apply, send your completed application and/or resume to the Oshkosh Child Development Center at 660 N Main Street Oshkosh, WI 54901 or apply online with the email form below. For questions, contact Liz Storms at 920-267-8101.