Infant Toddler Teacher - Reach DANE

BENEFITS:

• Health, dental, vision
• vacation and sick time
• 403(b) match after 2 years
• company paid life insurance and long term disability
• paid continuing education
• no weekends or holiday work
• Flexible spending accounts

You may be able to receive help in paying your college loans off through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program due to working for Reach Dane

POSITION SPECIFIC DETAILS:
Hours: 40 hours/week
Status: Full Year
Location: South Madison

Payrate: $18.98 to $21.83 an hour- dependent on education

SUMMARY:
The Infant / Toddler Teacher will plan, design and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum for enrolled children, serve as primary childcare provider for children 0 to 3 years old enrolled in Reach Dane infant / toddler centers, and provide supervision, performance feedback and scheduling for reporting staff. The Infant / Toddler Teacher will comply with all licensing and Head Start requirements, follow families’ cultural values and practices in caring for their children, exhibit respect for parents and reinforce their vital role as the primary educator of their children, and assure licensing requirements are met and that the environment is clean and safe. They will also act as a positive liaison between community agencies, providing services to children and guidance to families.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum educational requirement of an Infant Toddler Credential/CDA, associate degree in Early Childhood Education or a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or in a related field that includes 18 credits in Early Childhood Education / Development. Coursework specific to Infant and Toddler Development is required.

• Ability to apply Early Childhood Development theory in daily classroom activities, and adapt to the individuals needs of children

• Bilingual, particularly Spanish and / or Hmong is desirable

• Possess the ability to supervise young children ages 0 to 3 and assure their safety

• Excellent communication skills, especially good listening skills

• Experience working with low-income, multicultural environments is a plus

• Have a valid Wisconsin Driver's License, motor vehicle and adequate liability insurance as required by agency policy and state liability regulations

• Secure registry certificate within 90 days of employment

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation