Job Description
Job Description
Summary
- 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
Duties
Providing a safe, nurturing environment that encourages social, emotional, physical, and cognitive developmentPlanning and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum for children in low-income, at-risk environmentsEnsuring delivery of comprehensive child development services including education, health, nutrition, and family supportFollowing Head Start Performance Standards, Dane County Parent Council work plans, and accreditation criteriaProviding supervision and performance feedback for reporting staffBuilding positive relationships with parents, children, coworkers, and community partnersConnecting families with necessary support services and referralsPromoting parent involvement in their children's educationMaintaining compliance with licensing requirements and program standardsSupporting school readiness and kindergarten transition preparationRequirements
Education : Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education with 18 ECE credits, or related degree with 18 ECE creditsCertification : DPI certification in ECE or related field OR ability to become DPI certifiedRegistry Requirements : Must secure Registry certificate within 90 daysBenefits
Health, Dental, and Vision InsuranceGenerous Paid Time Off Holidays403(b) Retirement with Company Match After 2 YearsCompany-Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term DisabilityFlexible Spending AccountsPublic Service Loan Forgiveness Eligible EmployerAbout Us
Reach Dane provideshigh-quality early childhood services to over 1,000 underserved children ages 0-5 in Dane County through center based and home visitation programs. Our staff work tirelessly every day to reach the most vulnerable children and families in our community, and the need for our services is growing.The number of infants and toddlers experiencing homelessness enrolled in our programs has tripled over the last four years.Last year, Reach Dane served more homeless children than any other Head Start program in Wisconsin.