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Reach DANE

4K DPI Teacher

Madison, WI · On-site

$56K/yr

Collaborative classroom environment where you work alongside Family Outreach Workers, mental health consultants, and a dedicated site team, with reflective supervision to support your professional ...

Reach Dane

4K DPI Teacher

Madison, WI · On-site

$56K/yr

Collaborative classroom environment where you work alongside Family Outreach Workers, mental health consultants, and a dedicated site team, with reflective supervision to support your professional ...

Reach DANE

4K DPI Teacher

Madison, WI · On-site

$56K/yr

Collaborative classroom environment where you work alongside Family Outreach Workers, mental health consultants, and a dedicated site team, with reflective supervision to support your professional ...

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How much do collaborative classroom jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for collaborative classroom in Wisconsin is $22.82, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.60 and $25.96 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a collaborative classroom?

Collaborative classrooms are learning environments designed to encourage students to work together, share ideas, and solve problems as a team. In these classrooms, the focus shifts from traditional teacher-led instruction to group activities, discussions, and projects that promote active participation. This approach helps students develop communication, critical thinking, and teamwork skills, preparing them for real-world situations. Collaborative classrooms often use flexible seating, technology, and interactive tools to support various group activities.

How do educators in a collaborative classroom typically work together to support student learning?

In a collaborative classroom, educators such as lead teachers, co-teachers, and support staff regularly plan lessons together and share instructional responsibilities. They often meet to review student progress, discuss strategies for differentiation, and coordinate classroom management. Collaboration extends to sharing feedback, adapting teaching methods, and providing consistent support to all students. This team-based approach helps create an inclusive environment where diverse learning needs are met more effectively.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a collaborative classroom teacher, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Collaborative Classroom Teacher, you need a solid background in education, expertise in instructional strategies, and often a teaching certification with experience or training in co-teaching and differentiation. Familiarity with educational technology tools, individualized education program (IEP) systems, and collaborative planning platforms is typical. Strong communication, teamwork, and adaptability are crucial soft skills for coordinating with other educators and supporting diverse learners. These skills ensure effective instruction, inclusive classroom environments, and positive learning outcomes for all students.

What is the difference between Collaborative Classroom vs Teacher?

AspectCollaborative ClassroomTeacher
CredentialsTypically requires a degree in education or related fieldRequires a degree in education, certification, and state licensing
Work EnvironmentEducational settings, classrooms, online platformsSchools, classrooms, educational institutions
Primary RoleFacilitating collaborative learning experiencesDelivering instruction, assessing students, managing classroom activities

While a Collaborative Classroom refers to a learning environment or approach emphasizing collaboration, a Teacher is a professional responsible for delivering instruction within such environments. Both roles are interconnected, but the Collaborative Classroom focuses on the setting and methodology, whereas the Teacher is the individual implementing the educational process.

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Infographic showing various Collaborative Classroom job openings in Wisconsin as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 77% Full Time, and 23% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $47,472 per year, or $22.8 per hour.

Therapeutic Classroom Leader Assistant

Stoughton, WI • On-site

Reach Dane
Education • 51 - 200 employees
Learn more about Reach Daneexternal

$14 - $17.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 7 days ago

Job description

Therapeutic Classroom Leader Assistant

Nurture Healing. Champion Growth. Transform Young Lives.

QUICK FACTS

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

WHY JOIN US

We're reimagining early childhood education as a tool for social transformation with our therapeutic preschool model. Over 1,000 kids and families in Dane and Green County are facing barriers that shouldn't exist. We dismantle those barriers through trauma-informed education, genuine relationships, and deep commitment to success. If that work calls to you, we're ready to talk.

What Makes This Work Special

  • Specialized classroom role within Reach Dane's unique Therapeutic Head Start classroom serving 3- and 4-year-olds, with low ratios of 10 children to 3 classroom staff, designed specifically to serve children and families who have experienced trauma

  • Collaborative classroom team model working alongside a Therapeutic Education Leader, Classroom aide and a Child and Family Resilience Specialist in a healing-centered environment within an enhanced early childhood setting

  • Develop your expertise in teaching young children through a trauma-informed lens, with reflective supervision and coaching that strengthens both your instructional practices and your ability to respond therapeutically to children's needs

Benefits

  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

  • Generous Paid Time Off & Holidays

  • Bilingual Pay Differential for qualified staff/positions

  • 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

  • Comprehensive professional development: ongoing coaching, paid continuing education, and credential support

  • Career advancement pathways with organizational training support

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

  • Education: High school diploma required; completion of Preschool Credential or CDA within two years of hire; 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 building partnerships with low-income, multicultural families who have experienced trauma is a plus

  • Specialized Knowledge: Trauma-informed practices with children, families, and staff; familiarity with the Pyramid Model for Social and Emotional Competence preferred, or commitment to learning

  • Professional Competencies: Strong active listening, oral and written communication, and classroom leadership skills; relational, strengths-based approach; flexibility, organizational ability, and sound problem-solving

  • Language: Bilingual proficiency in Spanish or Hmong is a valued asset and strongly preferred

  • Additional Requirements: Successful Caregiver Background Check and physical examination including TB test required prior to employment

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As a Therapeutic Classroom Leader, you'll create a safe, healing-centered learning environment for children who have experienced trauma by:

  • Alongside your dynamic team, assist with planning and implementing a developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed curriculum aligned with Head Start Performance Standards and each child's individual goals

  • Building authentic, strengths-based relationships with children and families

  • Collaborating with the Therapeutic Education Leader, Child and Family Resilience Specialist, and mental health team to align classroom strategies with each child's protective factors

  • Supporting positive social and emotional development through evidence-based, neuroscience informed strategies, and responsive, child-centered guidance practices

  • Maintaining a safe, healthy, and organized classroom environment in compliance with childcare licensing, Head Start Performance Standards, and NAEYC accreditation criteria where applicable

JOIN OUR MISSION

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.

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