4K DPI Teacher

Quick Facts

• Position 1: 4K Teacher Float - Location: Multiple locations as needed, Pay: $53,169.60/year annual salary, Schedule: Full-time, Part Year
• Position 2: 4K Classroom Teacher - Location: Assigned classroom location, Pay: $56,498.40/year starting salary (could be higher based on years of 4K teaching experience and education), Schedule: Full-time, Part Year

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Benefits
• Work-Life Excellence & Professional Growth

Qualifications You’ll Need

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education with 18 ECE credits, or related degree with 18 ECE credits
• Certification: DPI certification in ECE or related field OR ability to become DPI certified
• Registry Requirements: Must secure Registry certificate within 90 days
• Experience: Minimum 1 year in early care education setting, Preschool teaching experience (supervised student teaching, licensed program experience, or public school preschool)
• Professional Competencies: Excellent communication skills, cultural sensitivity, alignment with agency mission
• Language: Bilingual in Hmong and/or Spanish preferred
• Additional Requirements: Valid Wisconsin Driver's License with adequate insurance

What You’ll Do

• Provide a safe, nurturing environment that encourages social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum for children in low-income, at-risk environments
• Ensure delivery of comprehensive child development services including education, health, nutrition, and family support
• Follow Head Start Performance Standards, Dane County Parent Council work plans, and accreditation criteria
• Provide supervision and performance feedback for reporting staff
• Build positive relationships with parents, children, coworkers, and community partners
• Connect families with necessary support services and referrals
• Promote parent involvement in their children's education
• Maintain compliance with licensing requirements and program standards
• Support school readiness and kindergarten transition preparation

Who We Are

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.