Head Start Teacher

Acelero Learning•North Brunswick, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Head Start Teacher leads a classroom serving children ages 3–5 and collaborates with an assistant teacher, families, and other staff to support positive outcomes for children of all abilities. The teacher implements a child-centered curriculum and developmentally appropriate learning environment, individualizes instruction based on observations, supports children’s social, communication, literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving development, and partners with families. The role includes integrating Individual Education Plans (IEPs), maintaining consistent classroom routines, and supervising children to ensure their safety and security in accordance with Head Start and daycare licensing requirements. Local or long-distance travel for work-related meetings and functions may be required up to 10% of the time. The position is based at Acelero Learning Monmouth Middlesex County’s Livingston Center and is expected to begin in Fall 2026.

Requirements

Associate or bachelor’s degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or equivalent coursework, or otherwise meet the requirements of the Head Start Act.
Complete a physical exam and background checks.
Valid driver’s license and/or reliable transportation.
Ability to travel locally or long-distance up to 10% of the time for work-related meetings and functions.

Responsibilities

Lead a Head Start classroom for children ages 3–5, working collaboratively with an assistant teacher, families, and other staff.
Implement a child-centered curriculum and learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement, and self-motivation.
Address challenging behaviors by observing possible causes, implementing preventive measures, teaching social and communication skills, and partnering with families.
Use observations and anecdotal notes to document children’s progress and individualize curriculum.
Build partnerships with families to establish positive interaction patterns in the program, school, and home.
Provide classroom experiences that are developmentally, linguistically, culturally, and age appropriate.
Create a print-rich environment that supports literacy, numeracy, social skills, increasingly complex language, and problem-solving.
Implement daily lesson plans responsive to children’s needs and interests, incorporating observations, anecdotal records, early childhood development knowledge, and key experiences.
Integrate Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for children with disabilities.
Provide children with a consistent classroom routine.
Supervise children and ensure their safety and security at all times in accordance with Head Start and daycare licensing requirements.

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 insurance 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.
Average of five weeks of paid time off during the first year of employment.
Career growth and professional development opportunities.
Supportive working environment.