Student Jobs

We are looking for adults with childcare experience who are energetic, creative, & dedicated to work with children in grades K-5. These children are from a highly diverse group of socio-economic backgrounds. Camp Caboose is licensed by the State of Wisconsin & an accredited child care program by the City of Madison.

We are located at Marquette Elementary school for the summer, easily located off of the bus and bike route.

The Closer shift is 2:00 - 6:00pm with the option to come in early some days for certain field trips, or you may be called to come in earlier sub for a counselor. 

Required Camp Training May 19 - 21.  Friday evening, optional overnight, All day Saturday Training, and half day Sunday.  Meals provided, and door prizes. 

We are a child-centered, choice-based environment so part of our day is free choice and outside. Each day also offers projects, activities, and active games. In addition the feature of each day at Camp Caboose is the Monday Blast off, Tuesday and Thursday swimming trips, Wednesday field trip, and Friday Fiesta.  In the Camp Closer role, you can support the counselors, supervise the playground, free choice time, as well as get snack ready, clean up classrooms at the end of day and other duties. 

Camp training and set up will be May 17-19, Camp Set up June 7th and 10th.  Camp runs June 11th through August 15th.  Pay increases after training is complete and all orientation paperwork is handed in. 

Childcare workers must be over 18 years old, must pass a background check in accordance with state licensing through the Department of Children and Families.

 At least one year experience with school aged children in an after school or summer camp program preferred.

If interested in completing licensing required coursework in childcare and education, Red Caboose could reimburse for coursework upon completion if a reilable candidate is interested in becoming childcare qualified and becoming permanent (year round after school and camp- could be part time). 

Email School Age Program Director resume and transcripts, or Registry qualifcation certificate if applicable, and a statement of interest, Laura@Redcaboosedaycare.org