Early Head Start Teacher

Acelero Learning•CP - American Street, CA

About The Position

The Early Head Start Teacher (Infant/Toddler Teacher) collaborates with a partner Teacher to operate a classroom of 6–8 mixed-age children from birth to 3 years old. Working with other classroom teachers and families, the teacher implements the Creative Curriculum for Infant/Toddlers to support outcomes for children of all abilities. The role includes developing individual learning plans, planning and implementing developmentally and linguistically appropriate lessons and experiences, supporting children’s learning and language development, and creating an emotionally supportive, child-centered environment that encourages exploration, positive interactions, autonomy, and development across all domains.

Requirements

Infant/Toddler CDA or an associate or bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field, or willingness to obtain an Infant/Toddler CDA within one year of employment.
Physical exam and background checks are required.
Reliable transportation.
Local or long-distance travel of up to 10% for work-related meetings and functions.

Responsibilities

Develop individual learning plans for each child, including goals based on identified needs and objectives and activities to achieve established outcomes.
Plan and implement lesson plans that advance cognitive and physical development and progress toward school readiness goals, including social-emotional, language, emergent literacy and math, and problem-solving skills.
Follow the program’s written curriculum while providing opportunities for natural play and hands-on experiences, reflecting children’s individual learning styles, and supporting their social and emotional development.
Implement developmentally and linguistically appropriate experiences suited to the ages, languages, and cultures of the children served.
Collaborate with a partner Teacher to prepare daily lesson plans and post them for parents, volunteers, and classroom visitors.
Implement daily lesson plans in response to children’s needs and interests, using observations, anecdotal records, knowledge of early childhood development, and key experiences.
Support learning and language development through active facilitation, expansion of cognition and communication, and modeling and supporting high-quality language.
Create child-centered daily routines and a learning environment that encourage positive social interactions, active exploration and engagement, and curiosity and self-motivation.
Provide emotional support by establishing a positive climate, responding to children, and encouraging expression and autonomy.
Use positive behavior-guidance and discipline strategies, including clear expectations, proactive approaches, and effective redirection, to support children as they develop readiness skills.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance with multiple plan options.
Health Savings Account with company contributions up to $800 annually.
Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care expenses.
401(k) retirement plan with up to 4% company match and immediate vesting.
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance and basic life insurance.
Up to $500 per year in professional development reimbursements.
Employee Assistance Program with counseling and mental wellness support.
Wellness programs, including virtual fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes.
Pet insurance.
Legal assistance.
ID theft protection.
Employee discount perks.
Average of five weeks of paid time off during the first year of employment.
Career growth and professional development opportunities.
Supportive working environment.