Child Support, Coaching, Communication Skills, Dental Insurance, Diversity, Early Childhood Education, Flexible Spending Accounts, Licensing Compliance, Life Insurance, Maintain Compliance, Primary Care, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Regulatory Compliance, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum, Transformation Tools, Vision Plan
Transform Lives. Build Futures. Join Our Team.
QUICK FACTS
Location: East Madison 30 Dempsey Road
Pay: $22.65-25.10/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
- Exceptional 4:1 teacher-child ratio
- Comprehensive mental health support for staff and children
- Supportive, inclusive work culture with only occasional evening hours
- 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)
Strong understanding of Early Childhood Development theory
Excellent communication and listening skills
Experience in multicultural environments (preferred)
Ability to obtain Registry Certificate within 90 days
WHAT YOU'LL DO
As an Early Head Start Teacher, you'll create a nurturing environment for children ages 0-3 by:
- Designing and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum
- Providing responsive primary care for infants and toddlers
- Creating safe, clean, and culturally responsive learning spaces
- Ensuring compliance with licensing requirements and Early Head Start Standards
- Supporting each child's unique cultural background and learning style
- Promoting social-emotional development and resilience
- Challenging deficit-based narratives about children and 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
- Developing culturally responsive curriculum
- Implementing trauma-informed and anti-racist approaches to education and support
JOIN OUR MISSION
Make a meaningful difference in children's and families' lives while growing your career in a supportive, values-driven 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 employment process. Please contact us to request accommodation.