Therapeutic Classroom Leader Assistant

Reach DANE; Stoughton (WI); On-site; USD 40,500 - 49,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

403(b) Retirement plan

Life insurance

Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Join Reach DANE as a Therapeutic Classroom Leader and support children ages 3-5 in a therapeutic Head Start program. This full-time role focuses on creating a nurturing environment and implementing trauma-informed curriculum.

You will work collaboratively with a therapeutic team to enhance children's social-emotional development, engage with families, and provide essential feedback to staff. Be part of a mission that prioritizes equity and inclusion in early childhood education.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma with completion of Preschool Credential or CDA within two years.
• At least one year in early childhood education preferred.
• Experience with high-risk, low-income families is a plus.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practices preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills required.
• Caregiver Background Check and TB test required.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, nurturing environment supporting children's development.
• Plan and implement trauma-informed curriculum.
• Supervise and provide performance feedback for reporting staff.
• Collaborate with the therapeutic team for caregiving strategies.
• Conduct home visits and parent conferences.
• Support family socialization events and parent engagement.

Skills

Communication

Classroom leadership

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Patience

Bilingual (Hmong/Spanish)

Education

High school diploma

Preschool Credential or CDA

Associate's/Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education

Job description

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Quick Facts

• Location: Stoughton
• Pay: $21.62
• Schedule: Full-time, Part year

What We Offer

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Unpaid Winter Break
• 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

Work-Life Excellence & Professional Growth

• Specialized role within Reach Dane\'s therapeutic preschool program
• Collaborative therapeutic team including the Therapeutic Education Leader and Child and Family Resilience Specialist
• Comprehensive professional development: ongoing coaching, paid continuing education, and credential support
• Career advancement pathways with organizational training support
• Meaningful work supporting children and families who have experienced trauma

Qualifications You'll Need

• Education: Minimum high school diploma with completion of Preschool Credential or CDA within two years; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred
• Experience: At least one year in an early childhood education setting preferred; experience with high-risk, low-income, multicultural families who have experienced trauma a plus
• Specialized Knowledge: Trauma-informed practices; Pyramid Model for Social and Emotional Competence preferred or willingness to learn; anti-bias education
• Professional Competencies: Strong communication and classroom leadership; organizational skills; flexibility and patience; ability to work independently
• Language: Bilingual in Hmong and/or Spanish preferred
• Additional Requirements: Caregiver Background Check and physical examination including TB test required prior to employment

What You'll Do

As a Therapeutic Classroom Leader, you\'ll support children ages 3-5 in Reach Dane\'s therapeutic Head Start program by:

Classroom Leadership & Environment

• Creating a safe, nurturing environment that supports children\'s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development
• Planning and implementing trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate curriculum
• Following Head Start Performance Standards, childcare licensing requirements, and NAEYC accreditation criteria
• Providing supervision and performance feedback for reporting staff

Therapeutic Team Collaboration

• Collaborating with the Therapeutic Education Leader, Child and Family Resilience Specialist, and mental health team to align caregiving strategies across home and school
• Supporting children\'s social-emotional development using the Pyramid Model framework
• Completing required recordkeeping, lesson plans, screenings, and documentation on a timely basis

Family & Community Partnership

• Building supportive, strengths-based relationships with enrolled families using trauma-informed practices
• Conducting home visits, parent conferences, and family partnership processes throughout the year
• Supporting family socialization events and parent engagement opportunities

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:

• Prioritizing services for children and families experiencing trauma through our therapeutic program
• Building healing environments where children\'s social-emotional wellbeing is centered in everything we do
• Intentionally recruiting and supporting educators from historically marginalized communities
• Supporting diverse, high-risk families with compassionate, evidence-based approaches

Join Our Mission

Be part of Reach Dane\'s therapeutic preschool program — where classroom leadership meets trauma-informed care — and make a meaningful difference for children and families who need it most.

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.