Early Head Start Teacher Job at Reach DANE, Madison, WI

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  • Reach DANE
  • Madison, WI

Job Description

Transform Lives. Build Futures. Join Our Team.

QUICK FACTS

Position 1:

Location: Great Beginnings Arbor Hills- 2821 Todd Drive, Madison
Pay: $22.79-25.25/hour (based on education)
Schedule: Full-time (40 hours/week), Full Year

Position 2:

Location: Great Beginnings Sun Prairie- 1501 W Main Street, Sun Prairie
Pay: $22.79-25.25/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.

Job Tags

Full time, Flexible hours, Afternoon shift

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