Lead Together. Mentor Others. Shape the Future of Early Education.

QUICK FACTS

Location: South Madison - 3201 Latham Drive, Madison, WI
Pay: $21.84-25.96/hour (based on 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

• Model/demonstration classroom leadership role
• Co-teaching partnership with Lead/4K Teacher
• Mentoring and training opportunities with new teachers
• Supervision and leadership responsibilities with reporting staff
• 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:
  • Minimum: Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education
  • Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with 18 ECE credits
• Registry Requirements: Level 12 or above
• Experience: Minimum 3 years teaching experience preferred
• Specialized Knowledge: Head Start Program Performance Standards, Early Childhood Development theory, Head Start Child Development and Early Learning Framework
• Language: Bilingual in Spanish and/or Hmong desirable
• Additional: Experience working with young children and diverse populations required

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As a Co-Teacher, you'll share leadership responsibilities by:

• Collaborating with Lead/4K Teacher to plan, design, and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum
• Serving as primary childcare provider for children ages 3-5 in Head Start programming
• Leading a model/demonstration classroom that serves as a training site for new teachers
• Actively participating in training and mentoring new educators
• Implementing agency-approved curriculum across Head Start's five essential domains: language and literacy, cognition, approaches to learning, physical development, and social emotional development
• Following families' cultural values and practices while reinforcing parents' role as primary educators
• Ensuring compliance with licensing requirements, accreditation standards, and Head Start Performance Standards
• Maintaining a safe, healthy, and culturally responsive learning environment
• Acting as positive liaison between community agencies and families
• Establishing daily lesson plans and age-appropriate developmental experiences

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
• Leading innovative model programs that transform early childhood practice
• Intentionally building a workplace reflecting our community's rich diversity
• Honoring families' cultural values and celebrating multilingual strengths
• Developing the next generation of early childhood educators

JOIN OUR MISSION

Step into a leadership role where you'll co-lead a model classroom, mentor future educators, and make a meaningful difference in children's and families' lives while advancing early childhood education practice.

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.