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

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.