Floater Assistant Teacher
About The Position
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 a Floater Assistant Preschool Teacher at Acelero Learning will give you the opportunity to gain valuable experience and transferable skills towards a remarkable and rewarding career path. Why Acelero? Our mission is bold : To design and deliver research and evidence-based approaches to eliminate the gaps between young childrenʼs inherent potential and their achievement in school and life. With our partners, we accelerate child and family outcomes that honor all of the aspirations and cultures of the communities we serve. Our values : Data-Informed Learning; Transparent & Open Communication; Growth Mindset; Championing Equality; Caring Teams & Communities. Your Role: 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?!
Requirements
- Great communication and written skills
- A passion to work with children
- CDA credentials, or the willingess 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.
- An eagerness to adopt our values: Data-informed Learning, Transparent & Open Communication, Growth Mindset, Dismantling Inequities, and Caring Teams & Community
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 of the behavior, implementing preventive measures, teaching the child 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 to fit your needs
- 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 , and Employee Discount Perks
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
