Early Head Start Teacher

Acelero Learning; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to early childhood education, where you will play a crucial role in shaping the futures of young children. As an Infant/Toddler Teacher, you will collaborate with a partner to create a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 0-3. Your responsibilities include developing individualized learning plans, implementing engaging lesson plans, and fostering emotional and social development. This full-time position offers competitive pay and a supportive work environment, along with opportunities for professional growth. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

5 weeks of paid time off

401K matching

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• CDA or degree in early childhood education with training in Infant/Toddler content.
• CPR and First Aid certification required within one year.

Responsibilities

• Develop individual learning plans for each child based on needs.
• Plan and implement lesson plans for cognitive and physical development.

Skills

Child Development

Lesson Planning

Behavior Guidance

Communication Skills

Education

CDA in Infant/Toddler Education

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

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.

The Infant/Toddler Teacher (Early Head Start Teacher) is responsible for working collaboratively with his/her partner Teacher to ensure the successful operation of a classroom with a total of 6-8 children of mixed ages from birth to 3 years of age. The position also works with a team of other classroom teachers and family members to implement the Creative Curriculum for Infant/Toddlers to achieve outcomes for children of all abilities.

Job Responsibilities:

- Develops individual learning plans for each child including goal setting based on identified needs and prescriptions for objectives and activities to meet established child outcomes.
- Plans and implement lesson plans that advance the cognitive and physical development of children, promote progress toward school readiness goals, including social emotional, language, emergent literacy and math, and problem-solving abilities, follow the program’s written curriculum, providing ample opportunities for natural play and hands on experiences and reflecting the learning styles of individual children in the group, support the social and emotional development of children.
- Implements developmentally and linguistically appropriate experiences appropriate to age, language and culture of children served.
- Collaborates with a partner Teacher in the preparation of daily lesson plans; posts them for parents, volunteers, and visitors in the classroom.
- Implements daily lesson plans in response to children’s needs and interests incorporating observations, anecdotal record keeping, knowledge of early childhood development and the key experiences.
- Provides support for learning and language development through active facilitation, expansion of cognition and communication, and modeling and supporting high-quality language.
- Implements child-centered daily routines and learning environment that encourages the development of age-appropriate positive social interactions, active exploration/ engagement in learning, and self-motivation (curiosity) to promote development in all domains for children of all abilities.
- Provides emotional support through establishing a positive climate, being aware of and responsive to children, and encouraging child expression and autonomy.
- Uses strategies for behavior guidance, such as communicating clear expectations, being proactive and using effective and positive redirection; provides positive guidance and discipline supporting children as they acquire readiness skills for kindergarten and beyond.

Job Requirements:

1. Infant/Toddler CDA OR associate or bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or a related field with at least 120 training hours (nine credits) in Infant/Toddler content.
2. CPR and First Aid certification or ability to obtain within one year of employment.
3. Physical exam and background checks are required for this position.
4. Travel required locally or long-distance up to 10% of the time for work-related meetings and functions.

This is a full-time salaried position and the pay rate is $35,924.85 annually.

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.