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Prepare Young Minds. Build School Readiness. Shape Educational Futures. QUICK FACTS Position 1: 4K Classroom Teacher
Location: Assigned classroom location
Pay: $56,498.40/year starting salary (could be higher based on years of 4K teaching experience and education)
Schedule: Full-time, school year
*Part Year includes built-in summer break, 2 weeks winter break, and spring break
WHAT WE OFFER
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Generous Paid Time Off & Holidays
403(b) Retirement with Company Match After 2 Years
Company-Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligible Employer
Work-Life Excellence & Professional Growth
School calendar schedule with built-in seasonal breaks
Float Position:
Flexibility to work across multiple locations and support various programs
Classroom Teacher:
Dedicated classroom environment with consistent student relationships
Professional teaching role with supervision and performance feedback responsibilities
Collaborative environment with parents, staff, and community partners
Comprehensive child development services integration (education, health, nutrition, family support)
DPI certification pathway support
Comprehensive professional development: ongoing coaching, paid continuing education, and credential support
Career advancement pathways with organizational training support
QUALIFICATIONS YOU'LL NEED
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education with 18 ECE credits, or related degree with 18 ECE credits
Certification:
DPI certification in ECE or related field OR ability to become DPI certified
Registry Requirements:
Must secure Registry certificate within 90 days
Experience:
Minimum 1 year in early care education setting
Preschool teaching experience (supervised student teaching, licensed program experience, or public school preschool)
Experience working with low-income families
Professional Competencies:
Excellent communication skills, cultural sensitivity, alignment with agency mission
Language:
Bilingual in Hmong and/or Spanish preferred
Additional Requirements:
Valid Wisconsin Driver's License with adequate insurance
WHAT YOU'LL DO As a 4K Teacher, you'll prepare children for educational success by:
Providing a safe, nurturing environment that encourages social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development
Planning and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum for children in low-income, at-risk environments
Ensuring delivery of comprehensive child development services including education, health, nutrition, and family support
Following Head Start Performance Standards, Dane County Parent Council work plans, and accreditation criteria
Providing supervision and performance feedback for reporting staff
Building positive relationships with parents, children, coworkers, and community partners
Connecting families with necessary support services and referrals
Promoting parent involvement in their children's education
Maintaining compliance with licensing requirements and program standards
Supporting school readiness and kindergarten transition preparation
WHO WE ARE At Reach Dane, we're reimagining early childhood education as a powerful tool for social transformation. Our commitment to equity and inclusion includes:
Actively dismantling systemic barriers in early childhood education
Preparing children from low-income families for educational success
Intentionally building a workplace reflecting our community's rich diversity
Supporting comprehensive child and family development
Celebrating multilingual capabilities and cultural responsiveness
JOIN OUR MISSION Make a transformative difference by preparing young children for kindergarten success while supporting families through comprehensive programming in a professional teaching environment that values both educational excellence and social justice.
Reach Dane is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive workplace. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and interview process. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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Subscribe to our RSS feeds to receive instant updates as new positions become available.
Prepare Young Minds. Build School Readiness. Shape Educational Futures. QUICK FACTS Position 1: 4K Classroom Teacher
Location: Assigned classroom location
Pay: $56,498.40/year starting salary (could be higher based on years of 4K teaching experience and education)
Schedule: Full-time, school year
*Part Year includes built-in summer break, 2 weeks winter break, and spring break
WHAT WE OFFER
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Generous Paid Time Off & Holidays
403(b) Retirement with Company Match After 2 Years
Company-Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligible Employer
Work-Life Excellence & Professional Growth
School calendar schedule with built-in seasonal breaks
Float Position:
Flexibility to work across multiple locations and support various programs
Classroom Teacher:
Dedicated classroom environment with consistent student relationships
Professional teaching role with supervision and performance feedback responsibilities
Collaborative environment with parents, staff, and community partners
Comprehensive child development services integration (education, health, nutrition, family support)
DPI certification pathway support
Comprehensive professional development: ongoing coaching, paid continuing education, and credential support
Career advancement pathways with organizational training support
QUALIFICATIONS YOU'LL NEED
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education with 18 ECE credits, or related degree with 18 ECE credits
Certification:
DPI certification in ECE or related field OR ability to become DPI certified
Registry Requirements:
Must secure Registry certificate within 90 days
Experience:
Minimum 1 year in early care education setting
Preschool teaching experience (supervised student teaching, licensed program experience, or public school preschool)
Experience working with low-income families
Professional Competencies:
Excellent communication skills, cultural sensitivity, alignment with agency mission
Language:
Bilingual in Hmong and/or Spanish preferred
Additional Requirements:
Valid Wisconsin Driver's License with adequate insurance
WHAT YOU'LL DO As a 4K Teacher, you'll prepare children for educational success by:
Providing a safe, nurturing environment that encourages social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development
Planning and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum for children in low-income, at-risk environments
Ensuring delivery of comprehensive child development services including education, health, nutrition, and family support
Following Head Start Performance Standards, Dane County Parent Council work plans, and accreditation criteria
Providing supervision and performance feedback for reporting staff
Building positive relationships with parents, children, coworkers, and community partners
Connecting families with necessary support services and referrals
Promoting parent involvement in their children's education
Maintaining compliance with licensing requirements and program standards
Supporting school readiness and kindergarten transition preparation
WHO WE ARE At Reach Dane, we're reimagining early childhood education as a powerful tool for social transformation. Our commitment to equity and inclusion includes:
Actively dismantling systemic barriers in early childhood education
Preparing children from low-income families for educational success
Intentionally building a workplace reflecting our community's rich diversity
Supporting comprehensive child and family development
Celebrating multilingual capabilities and cultural responsiveness
JOIN OUR MISSION Make a transformative difference by preparing young children for kindergarten success while supporting families through comprehensive programming in a professional teaching environment that values both educational excellence and social justice.
Reach Dane is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive workplace. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and interview process. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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