Classroom Aide

• Location: South Madison - 3201 Latham Drive, Madison, WI
• Schedule: Full-time (40 hours/week), Part Year*
• Pay: $16.31-16.80/hour (based on education)

• Location: South Madison - 3201 Latham Drive, Madison, WI
• Schedule: Full-time (40 hours/week),
• Pay: $16.31-16.80/hour (based on education)

• Location: Red Arrow - 2096 Red Arrow Trail, Madison, WI
• Schedule: Full-time (40 hours/week),
• Pay: $16.31-16.80/hour (based on education)

• Location: Red Arrow Trl - 2096 Red Arrow Trail Madison, WI
• Schedule: Full-time (40 hours/week), Part Year*
• Pay: $16.31-16.80/hour (based on education)

• Location: Northport - 1740 Northport Dr. Madison WI
• Schedule: Full-time (40 hours/week) Part Year*
• Pay: $16.31-16.80/hour (based on education)

• Location: East - 30 Dempsey Rd. Madison WI
• Schedule: Full-time (40 hours/week) Part Year*
• Pay: $16.31-16.80/hour (based on education)

• Partner directly with Lead Teachers to bring developmentally appropriate, anti-bias curriculum to life for children ages 3–5 in a nurturing classroom environment
• Work within a reflective, team-based culture where your observations and relationships with children and families genuinely shape daily practice
• Build toward your Child Development Associate (CDA) or Preschool Credential with organizational support along the way

• Education: High school diploma or GED required
  • Classroom Aide I: Completion of Intro to Child Care Profession (or equivalent ECE course) required by Wisconsin Day Care Licensing — or must complete within 6 months of hire
  • Classroom Aide II: Above completed, plus documented enrollment in at least one course toward a Preschool Credential or CDA
• Experience: Experience working with children ages 3–5, preferably in a licensed childcare setting; experience with low-income, multicultural families preferred
• Certification: Adult, Child, and Infant CPR certification required within 6 months of employment
• Professional Competencies: Excellent interpersonal skills; effective listening and written/verbal communication; ability to maintain confidentiality
• Language: Bilingual in Spanish or Hmong preferred
• Additional Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age; successful completion of Caregiver Background Check and TB test required prior to employment

As a Classroom Aide, you'll support children's learning and wellbeing in partnership with the Lead Teacher by:

• →Assisting in planning and implementing daily activities grounded in child development principles and Head Start Performance Standards
• →Observing children daily to assess skills, interests, and needs — and using those observations to support individualized learning
• →Building warm, consistent relationships with each child, promoting self-esteem, social-emotional development, and positive guidance
• →Supporting the implementation of IEPs and behavior/medical plans for children with special needs
• →Maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming classroom environment in compliance with Wisconsin Child Care Licensing standards
• →Engaging families with respect and genuine partnership — sharing daily updates, supporting home visits, and connecting families to resources
• →Collaborating with teachers, family service staff, mental health consultants, and special education providers to support the whole child

A child's foundation to learn, a family's opportunity to succeed. Apply today to join our important work!

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.