Assistant Preschool Teacher

Acelero, Inc.; Perth Amboy (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in early childhood education is seeking a dedicated Assistant Preschool Teacher to join their team. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to positively impact the lives of children and families through a supportive and engaging learning environment. You will collaborate with experienced educators to foster development in young learners, implement innovative teaching strategies, and maintain strong family partnerships. With a commitment to professional growth and a culture that values diversity and community, this role promises a rewarding career path in shaping the future of education.

Benefits

5 weeks paid time off

401K matching

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Commitment to work with children and families.
• CDA credential or enrolled in a relevant degree program.

Responsibilities

• Implement a child-centered curriculum promoting social interaction.
• Support children's social and emotional development.

Skills

Child Development Knowledge

Communication Skills

Behavior Management

Family Engagement

Education

CDA Credential

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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Assistant Preschool Teacher

Apply locations NJ - Perth Amboy - Second Street time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id JR6310

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 an 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. 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?!

Job Responsibilities:
• Implements 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.
• Supports the social and emotional development of children.
•Addresses 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.
• Gathers and maintains individual, family and classroom data for documentation, on-going assessment, evaluation, and recording keeping for successful individual and program planning.
• Creates partnerships and encourages the involvement of the families in a Head Start program to establish positive interaction patterns in program, school, and home.
• Works with Family Advocates to ensure coordinated services meet the needs of individual children and families, which includes participating in case conferences as appropriate.

Job Requirements:
• The commitment and passion to work with children.
• CDA credential or state-awarded certificate that meets or exceeds the requirements for a CDA credential, are enrolled in a program that will lead to an Associate's or Bachelor's degree or, are enrolled in a CDA credential program or the willingness to enroll and to be completed within one year of hire.
• An eagerness to adopt our values: Data-informed Learning, Transparent & Open Communication, Growth Mindset, Dismantling Inequities, and Caring Teams & Community.

This is a full-time position and the pay rate is $17.87 for non-bilingual and $18.59 hourly for bilingual.

Why Acelero Learning or Shine Early Learning?
- 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

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and healthy work place.

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Acelero Learning's mission is to bring a relentless focus on positive family and child outcomes to close the achievement gap and build a better future for children, families, and communities served by the Head Start program.
Our company values guide us as we work towards our mission: Embracing Diversity, Open Communication, Teamwork and Community, Data-Informed Learning, and Follow-Through.
At Acelero Learning, we believe that all children can achieve and succeed, and we work to empower families to advocate for their children and themselves.