Assistant Preschool Teacher

Are you a socially conscious, dedicated individual who is committed to building a better future for children, families, and their communities? If so, join us as we support early childhood education programs across the country to create positive outcomes for the children and families served.

Working as an Assistant Preschool Teacher (For Head Start Classroom) at Acelero Learning will give you the opportunity to gain valuable experience and transferable skills towards a remarkable and rewarding career path. You will work collaboratively with the Preschool Teacher to ensure the successful operation of a Head Start classroom of 3-5 year-old children. Are you ready to join forces and make a difference?
Qualifications:

• To be successful and to thrive in this role, you should have great communication and written skills that encompass effective practices in the following areas:

• CLASS™ teacher-child interactions

• Learning environment

• Curriculum

• Child assessment

• Meeting all children's needs

• Working with families

• Professional growth and collaboration

Job Requirements:

• The commitment and passion to work with children.

• High School Diploma Required

• CDA (Childcare Development Associate Credential) Completed or Willingness to complete CDA within one year of start date.

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree or OR enrolled in a program that will lead to an Associate's or Bachelor's degree

• An eagerness to adopt our values: Data-informed Learning, Transparent & Open Communication, Growth Mindset, Dismantling Inequities, and Caring Teams & Community

Additional Information:

• The hours of this position are from 7:45 am - 2:30 pm

• The hourly pay rate for this position is $17.46 (for non-bilingual) and $18.16 (for bilingual) candidate

• Center Location: 81 West Main Street, Freehold, NJ 07728

Benefits:

• Ability to make an impact in the lives of the children, families, and partners we serve

• Career growth and professional development opportunities

• Supportive working environment

• Average of 5 weeks of paid time off during 1st year of employment

• Comprehensive benefits, including 401K matching and 100% vesting program

Why Acelero Learning or Shine Early Learning?
- Ability to make an impact in the lives of the children, families, and partners we serve
- Career growth and professional development opportunities
- Supportive working environment
- Average of 5 weeks of paid time off during 1st year of employment
- Comprehensive benefits, including 401K matching and 100% vesting program
We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and healthy work place.