Nurture Early Development. Honor Cultural Values. Shape Bright Futures.
QUICK FACTS
Location: South Madison - 3201 Latham Drive, Madison WI
Pay: $18.98-21.83/hour (based on completed 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
Supervision and leadership opportunities with reporting staff
Collaborative environment honoring families' cultural values and practices
No weekends, only occasional evenings
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
Specialized Knowledge: Coursework specific to Infant and Toddler Development required
Registry Requirements: Must secure Registry certificate within 90 days
Skills: Strong ability to apply Early Childhood Development theory and adapt to individual children's needs
Language: Bilingual capabilities in Spanish and/or Hmong desirable
Additional Requirements: Experience in multicultural, low-income environments preferred
Excellent communication and listening skills
WHAT YOU'LL DO
As an Infant Toddler Teacher, you'll provide specialized care and education by:
Planning, designing, and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum for children ages 0-3
Serving as primary childcare provider for enrolled infants and toddlers
Providing supervision, performance feedback, and scheduling for reporting staff
Following families' cultural values and practices in caring for their children
Reinforcing parents' vital role as primary educators of their children
Ensuring compliance with all licensing and Head Start requirements
Maintaining a clean, safe, and nurturing environment
Acting as positive liaison between community agencies and families
Adapting programming to meet individual developmental needs
Providing guidance and support to 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
Honoring and celebrating families' cultural values and practices
Implementing trauma-informed and culturally responsive approaches to infant/toddler care
JOIN OUR MISSION
Make a meaningful difference during children's most critical developmental years while growing your expertise in infant/toddler education in a supportive, culturally responsive 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 interview process. Please contact us to request accommodation.