Floater Assistant Teacher

Acelero Learning • Milwaukee, WI

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Acelero Learning is hiring a Floater Assistant Preschool Teacher to support early childhood education programs. This role offers the opportunity to gain valuable experience and transferable skills towards a rewarding career path. The mission is to design and deliver research and evidence-based approaches to eliminate achievement gaps in young children. The company values data-informed learning, transparent communication, a growth mindset, championing equality, and caring teams and communities. The Floater Assistant Preschool Teacher will work collaboratively with the Preschool Teacher to ensure the successful operation of a Head Start classroom for 3-5 year-old children.

Requirements

• Great communication and written skills
• A passion to work with children
• CDA credentials, or the willingness to enroll to complete within two years, or an Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in any field, or are enrolled in a program to obtain such a degree.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a child-centered curriculum and learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation to promote development in all domains for children of all abilities.
• Address challenging behaviors by observing to determine possible causes, implementing preventive measures, teaching new social and communication skills, and partnering with families to support the child at home.
• Use observations of children and anecdotal notes to document children’s progress and individualize curriculum.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with multiple plan options
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions up to $800 annually
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 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 and Basic Life Insurance
• Up to $500 per year in Professional Development Reimbursements
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 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 5 weeks of paid time off during 1st year of employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree