Job Description

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, Part Year

Part Year includes built-in summer break, 2 weeks winter break, and spring break

WHAT WE OFFER

Comprehensive Benefits

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.