Trauma-Informed Preschool Classroom Leader

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

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.