Early Head Start Teacher
About The Position
The Early Head Start Teacher serves as a teacher for a classroom focused on children ages 0–3. The role involves working collaboratively with other teachers, family members, and staff to achieve positive outcomes for children of all abilities. The teacher supports an age-appropriate learning environment, implements the provided curriculum, completes child assessments, and helps meet all children’s needs. The position offers professional growth and collaboration while contributing to Acelero Learning’s mission of using research- and evidence-based approaches to help close gaps between young children’s potential and their achievement in school and life.
Requirements
- Commitment and passion for working with children ages 0–3.
- Infant/Toddler CDA, or an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field with at least 120 training hours (nine credits) in Infant/Toddler content.
- Candidates meeting state-required minimum qualifications for an Infant/Toddler teacher may be provisionally qualified, but must obtain an Infant/Toddler CDA within one year of becoming an Early Head Start Teacher.
Responsibilities
- Support an age-appropriate learning environment.
- Implement the provided curriculum.
- Complete child assessments.
- Help meet the needs of all children.
- Collaborate with other teachers, family members, and staff to achieve positive outcomes for children of all abilities.
- Pursue professional growth and collaboration.
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, identity theft protection, and employee discount perks.
- Average of five weeks of paid time off during the first year of employment.
- Career growth and professional development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
