Assistant Preschool Teacher

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

Job summary

An established industry player in early childhood education seeks a dedicated Assistant Preschool Teacher to join their mission of fostering positive outcomes for children and families. In this full-time role, you will collaborate with the Preschool Teacher to create a nurturing learning environment for 3-5 year-olds. Your commitment to child development and eagerness to adopt core values will be essential as you implement engaging curricula and support families. With ample opportunities for career growth and a supportive workplace, this position offers a chance to make a real difference in the community.

Benefits

5 weeks of paid time off

401K matching

Comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Commitment and passion to work with children.
• CDA credential or state-awarded certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Implement a child-centered curriculum and support social development.
• Gather and maintain documentation for individual and program planning.

Skills

Child Development

Communication Skills

Behavior Management

Education

CDA Credential

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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.