4K DPI Teacher

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

QUICK FACTS

Position 1: 4K Teacher Float

• Location: Multiple locations as needed • Pay: $53,497.60/year annual salary • Schedule: Full-time, Part Year

Position 2: 4K Classroom Teacher

• Location: Assigned classroom location • Pay: $56,847.96/year starting salary (could be higher based on years of 4K teaching experience and education) • Schedule: Full-time, Part Year

Part Year includes built-in summer break, 2 weeks winter break, and spring break.

WHY JOIN US

We're reimagining early childhood education as a tool for social transformation. Over 1,000 kids and families in Dane and Green County are part of that, many facing barriers that shouldn't exist. We dismantle those barriers through trauma-informed education, genuine relationships, and deep commitment to success. If that work calls to you, we're ready to talk.

What Makes This Work Special

• School calendar schedule means your work rhythm mirrors the children you serve, with built-in seasonal breaks that support your well-being and longevity in the field. • Collaborative classroom environment where you work alongside Family Outreach Workers, mental health consultants, and a dedicated site team, with reflective supervision to support your professional growth. • DPI certification pathway support and Registry credential backing, so your teaching career continues to develop alongside your commitment to children.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance • Generous Paid Time Off & Holidays • Bilingual Pay Differential for qualified staff/positions • 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 • Comprehensive professional development: ongoing coaching, paid continuing education, and credential support • Career advancement pathways with organizational training support

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education; Elementary Education with 18 ECE credits; or a related degree with 18 ECE credits • Certification: DPI certification in ECE or a related field, or the ability to become DPI certified; Registry certificate required within 90 days of employment • Experience: Minimum 1 year in an early care and education setting, including supervised student teaching, experience as a preschool teacher in a licensed program, or employment as a public school preschool teacher; experience working with low-income families • Specialized Knowledge: Familiarity with Head Start Performance Standards, developmentally appropriate practice, and child assessment tools; ability to implement and adapt curriculum based on individual child and family goals • Professional Competencies: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; cultural sensitivity and responsiveness; commitment to equity, trauma-informed practice, and Reach Dane's mission • Language: Bilingual in Spanish and/or Hmong preferred; multilingual skills are a valued organizational strength • Additional Requirements: Valid Wisconsin Driver's License with adequate liability insurance; must be at least 18 years of age; successful completion of Caregiver Background Check and TB test required prior to employment