Therapeutic Classroom Leader
$44,970–$44,970 year
On-siteStoughton, Wisconsin, United States
Job Summary
Lead a therapeutic preschool classroom for children ages 3-5 by creating a safe, nurturing environment and implementing trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned with Head Start Performance Standards and NAEYC accreditation. Collaborate with the Therapeutic Education Leader, Child and Family Resilience Specialist, and mental health team to align caregiving strategies, while supervising reporting staff and managing required recordkeeping, lesson plans, and screenings. Build strengths-based relationships with families through home visits, parent conferences, and engagement events, utilizing the Pyramid Model framework to support social-emotional development. This role supports children and families who have experienced trauma within Reach Dane's therapeutic Head Start program, offering comprehensive professional development and career advancement pathways for educators.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum high school diploma
- Completion of Preschool Credential or CDA within two years
- Caregiver Background Check
- Physical examination including TB test
Desired Qualifications
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
- At least one year in an early childhood education setting
- Experience with high-risk, low-income, multicultural families who have experienced trauma
- Trauma-informed practices
- Pyramid Model for Social and Emotional Competence
- Anti-bias education
- Bilingual in Hmong and/or Spanish
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