Floater Assistant Teacher

Acelero Learning•Racine, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Acelero Learning is hiring a Floater Assistant Teacher to support early childhood education and help create positive outcomes for children and families. The role works collaboratively with the Preschool Teacher to support the successful operation of a Head Start classroom serving children ages 3–5. The position helps maintain a child-centered curriculum and learning environment that promotes positive social interaction, active engagement, self-motivation, and development across all domains for children of all abilities. It also involves responding to challenging behaviors through observation, preventive strategies, teaching social and communication skills, and partnering with families. The teacher documents children’s progress through observations and anecdotal notes and uses this information to individualize the curriculum. The role is based at Acelero Learning Wisconsin’s Racine NGN Center, with a stated start time of Winter 2026. The listed pay is $18.78 per hour, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Great communication and written skills.
A passion for working with children.
A CDA, or enrollment to complete a CDA within two years, or a degree in any field, or enrollment in a program leading to such a degree.

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with the Preschool Teacher to ensure the successful operation of a Head Start classroom serving children ages 3–5.
Maintain a child-centered curriculum and learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.
Promote development in all domains for children of all abilities.
Observe challenging behaviors to determine possible causes and implement preventive measures.
Teach children new social and communication skills and partner with families to support children at home.
Use observations and anecdotal notes to document children’s progress and individualize the curriculum.

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, and employee discount perks.
Average of five weeks of paid time off during the first year of employment.
Career growth and professional development opportunities.