Reach Dane ยท 3 months ago
Classroom Aide
Madison, WI
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$16/hr - $16/hrReach Dane is reimagining early childhood education as a powerful tool for social transformation. As a Classroom Aide, you'll partner with the Classroom Teacher to support the development and implementation of activities for children ages 3-5, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.
CharityGovernmentNon Profit
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Preferred
Language: Bilingual in Hmong and/or Spanish preferred
Additional: Experience with low-income, multicultural families preferred
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
Company
Reach Dane
Reach Dane is an organization that provides children and their families with a variety of child development and family support programs.
Founded in 1967
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase