4K DPI Teacher

Reach DANE•Madison, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Prepare Young Minds. Build School Readiness. Shape Educational Futures. 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 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education with 18 ECE credits, or related degree with 18 ECE credits
DPI certification in ECE or related field OR ability to become DPI certified
Must secure Registry certificate within 90 days
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
Excellent communication skills, cultural sensitivity, alignment with agency mission
Valid Wisconsin Driver's License with adequate insurance

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Hmong and/or Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

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