Preschool Teacher Aide

Partner in Learning. Support Growth. Create Impact.

QUICK FACTS

• Location: Northport 4K - 1240 Northport Drive Madison WI
• Schedule: Full-time (40 hours/week) Part Year
• Pay: $18.91-19.21/hour (based on education)

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

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

• Collaborative partnership with experienced classroom teachers
• Flexible scheduling to meet program needs
• Comprehensive professional development: ongoing coaching paid continuing education and credential support
• Career advancement pathways with organizational training support (Aide II to Aide III progression)

QUALIFICATIONS YOULL NEED

Basic Requirements (All Positions)

• Age: Minimum 18 years old
• Education: Associates or Bachelors degree in any field required
• Experience: Working with children ages 3-5 preferably in licensed childcare setting
• Certifications: Adult Child and Infant CPR within 6 months; basic first aid knowledge
• Professional Competencies: Excellent communication skills ability to maintain confidentiality flexibility for varying schedules
• Additional: Experience with low-income multicultural families preferred

Preschool Teacher Aide II Requirements

• Preschool Credential OR Child Development Associate Credential OR
• Associates or Bachelors degree in any field plus completion of Intro to Child Care Profession (or equivalent ECE course)

Teacher Aide III Requirements

• Associates degree in Early Childhood Education OR
• Related Associates or Bachelors degree with practicum and assessments providing unique enrichment (music art intervention therapy) with minimum 18 ECE credits

WHAT YOULL DO

As a Preschool Teacher Aide youll partner with the Classroom Teacher to:

• Develop and implement activities that promote childrens social emotional cognitive and physical development
• Support programming for children ages 3-5 in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards
• Ensure compliance with Wisconsin Child Care Licensing City of Madison Accreditation and Wisconsin YoungStar standards
• Build positive relationships with children families staff and community members
• Maintain a safe nurturing and inclusive classroom environment
• Support multicultural and diverse learning experiences
• Assist with daily classroom routines and specialized programming
• Work collaboratively under the direction of the Classroom Teacher

WHO WE ARE

At Reach Dane were 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 communitys rich diversity
• Supporting career development from entry-level to advanced positions
• Valuing unique enrichment skills like music art and therapeutic approaches

JOIN OUR MISSION

Advance your early childhood education career with meaningful work that supports childrens development while choosing from multiple schedule options in a supportive inclusive environment that values your unique skills and experience.

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.