Floater Assistant Teacher
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 include Data-Informed Learning, Transparent & Open Communication, Growth Mindset, Championing Equality, and Caring Teams & 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.
- 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, 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
