Therapeutic Classroom Leader

Quick Facts

• Location: Stoughton
• Pay: $21.62
• Schedule: Full-time, Part year

What You'll Do

As a Therapeutic Classroom Leader, you'll support children ages 3-5 in Reach Dane's therapeutic Head Start program by:

• Classroom Leadership & Environment
  • Creating a safe, nurturing environment that supports children's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development
  • Planning and implementing trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate curriculum
  • Following Head Start Performance Standards, childcare licensing requirements, and NAEYC accreditation criteria
  • Providing supervision and performance feedback for reporting staff
• Therapeutic Team Collaboration
  • Collaborating with the Therapeutic Education Leader, Child and Family Resilience Specialist, and mental health team to align caregiving strategies across home and school
  • Supporting children's social-emotional development using the Pyramid Model framework
  • Completing required recordkeeping, lesson plans, screenings, and documentation on a timely basis
• Family & Community Partnership
  • Building supportive, strengths-based relationships with enrolled families using trauma-informed practices
  • Conducting home visits, parent conferences, and family partnership processes throughout the year
  • Supporting family socialization events and parent engagement opportunities

Qualifications You'll Need

• Education: Minimum high school diploma with completion of Preschool Credential or CDA within two years; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred
• Experience: At least one year in an early childhood education setting preferred; experience with high-risk, low-income, multicultural families who have experienced trauma a plus
• Specialized Knowledge: Trauma-informed practices; Pyramid Model for Social and Emotional Competence preferred or willingness to learn; anti-bias education
• Professional Competencies: Strong communication and classroom leadership; organizational skills; flexibility and patience; ability to work independently
• Language: Bilingual in Hmong and/or Spanish preferred
• Additional Requirements: Caregiver Background Check and physical examination including TB test required prior to employment

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Unpaid Winter Break
• 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
• Specialized role within Reach Dane's therapeutic preschool program
• Collaborative therapeutic team including the Therapeutic Education Leader and Child and Family Resilience Specialist
• Comprehensive professional development: ongoing coaching, paid continuing education, and credential support
• Career advancement pathways with organizational training support
• Meaningful work supporting children and families who have experienced trauma

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:

• Prioritizing services for children and families experiencing trauma through our therapeutic program
• Building healing environments where children's social-emotional wellbeing is centered in everything we do
• Intentionally recruiting and supporting educators from historically marginalized communities
• Supporting diverse, high-risk families with compassionate, evidence-based approaches

Join Our Mission

Be part of Reach Dane's therapeutic preschool program — where classroom leadership meets trauma-informed care — and make a meaningful difference for children and families who need it most.