Head Start Teacher

Acelero Learning•Bridgeville, DE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Acelero Learning Delaware is seeking a Head Start Teacher to lead a classroom of children ages 3–5 at its Bridgeville Center. The teacher creates a nurturing, stimulating, joyful, and inclusive environment that supports school readiness, literacy, language, and social-emotional development. The role uses a child-centered curriculum that reflects children's needs, interests, and cultural backgrounds and builds partnerships with families through home visits, parent-teacher conferences, and family involvement in learning. The teacher supports diverse learners, including children with disabilities, by incorporating Individualized Education Plans into instruction. They document and assess children's progress through observations, anecdotal notes, and digital tools such as CreativeCurriculum.net, using that information to individualize instruction. The position also promotes children's safety and well-being through daily health checks and positive modeling during meals and play. The role is expected to begin in Fall 2026 and pays $45,285.75 per year, with a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Associate or bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, or equivalent coursework.
Pass a physical exam and background check.
Valid driver's license or reliable transportation.
Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. and actively engage with children throughout the day.
Commitment to early childhood education and equity.
Ability to collaborate and work flexibly with assistant teachers, families, and site leadership.
Reflective, growth-minded approach, using data to adapt instruction and improve outcomes.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish-English.

Responsibilities

Lead a joyful, inclusive classroom that promotes school readiness, literacy, language, and social-emotional development.
Implement a child-centered curriculum responsive to the needs, interests, and cultural backgrounds of the children served.
Build family partnerships through home visits, parent-teacher conferences, and family involvement in children's learning.
Support diverse learners, including children with disabilities, by integrating Individualized Education Plans into daily instruction.
Document and assess children's progress using observations, anecdotal notes, and digital tools such as CreativeCurriculum.net.
Use assessment information to individualize instruction.
Ensure children's safety and well-being by conducting daily health checks and modeling positive behaviors during meals and play.

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.