Nurture Early Development. Honor Cultural Values. Shape Bright Futures.

QUICK FACTS

Location: South Madison - 3201 Latham Drive, Madison WI
Pay: $18.98-21.83/hour (based on completed education)
Schedule: Full-time (40 hours/week), Full Year

WHAT WE OFFER

Comprehensive Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off & Holidays
• 403(b) Retirement with Employer 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

• Supervision and leadership opportunities with reporting staff
• Collaborative environment honoring families' cultural values and practices
• No weekends, only occasional evenings
• Comprehensive professional development: ongoing coaching, paid continuing education, and credential support
• Career advancement pathways with organizational training support

QUALIFICATIONS YOU'LL NEED

• Education (one of the following):
  • Infant Toddler Credential/CDA
  • Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with 18 ECE credits
• Specialized Knowledge: Coursework specific to Infant and Toddler Development required
• Registry Requirements: Must secure Registry certificate within 90 days
• Skills: Strong ability to apply Early Childhood Development theory and adapt to individual children's needs
• Language: Bilingual capabilities in Spanish and/or Hmong desirable
• Additional Requirements:
  • Experience in multicultural, low-income environments preferred
  • Excellent communication and listening skills

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As an Infant Toddler Teacher, you'll provide specialized care and education by:

• Planning, designing, and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum for children ages 0-3
• Serving as primary childcare provider for enrolled infants and toddlers
• Providing supervision, performance feedback, and scheduling for reporting staff
• Following families' cultural values and practices in caring for their children
• Reinforcing parents' vital role as primary educators of their children
• Ensuring compliance with all licensing and Head Start requirements
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and nurturing environment
• Acting as positive liaison between community agencies and families
• Adapting programming to meet individual developmental needs
• Providing guidance and support to families

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
• Intentionally building a workplace reflecting our community's rich diversity
• Honoring and celebrating families' cultural values and practices
• Implementing trauma-informed and culturally responsive approaches to infant/toddler care

JOIN OUR MISSION

Make a meaningful difference during children's most critical developmental years while growing your expertise in infant/toddler education in a supportive, culturally responsive environment.

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.