Early Childhood Classroom Aide — Growth & Flexible Schedule

DePINC; Stoughton (WI); On-site; USD 46,735,000 - 48,139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance & vision

Paid time off & Holidays

403(b) Retirement with Employer Match

Company-Paid Life Insurance and Long‑R

Job summary

Reach Dane is seeking a Classroom Aide to partner with the Classroom Teacher and support children's development across social, emotional, cognitive, and physical domains. The role follows Head Start standards and Wisconsin licensing, with a school calendar that includes built-in seasonal breaks.

The position offers comprehensive professional development, flexible scheduling to meet program needs, and opportunities for career advancement with organizational training support in a supportive,

Qualifications

• Age: Minimum 18 years old.
• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• 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.
• Language: Bilingual in Hmong and/or Spanish preferred.
• Additional: Experience with low-income, multicultural families preferred.
• Classroom Aide I Requirements: Completion of Intro to Child Care Profession (or equivalent ECE course) required by Wisconsin licensing OR must complete within 6 months.
• Classroom Aide II Requirements: Completion of Intro to Child Care Profession (or equivalent ECE course); Documentation of enrollment and completion of minimum one course toward Preschool Credential OR CDA.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing activities that promote children's 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 Young Star standards.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, staff, and community members.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Support multicultural and multilingual learning experiences.
• Assist with daily classroom routines and activities.
• Work collaboratively under the direction of the Classroom Teacher.

Skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Preschool Credential / CDA (courses)

Job description

Reach Dane is seeking a Classroom Aide to partner with the Classroom Teacher and support children's development across social, emotional, cognitive, and physical domains. The role follows Head Start standards and Wisconsin licensing, with a school calendar that includes built-in seasonal breaks.

The position offers comprehensive professional development, flexible scheduling to meet program needs, and opportunities for career advancement with organizational training support in a supportive,