Early Head Start Teacher

Acelero Learning; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to enhancing early childhood education. As an Infant/Toddler Teacher, you will create individualized learning plans, implement engaging lesson plans, and foster a nurturing environment for children aged 0-3. This full-time role offers a competitive salary, career growth opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on children's lives. With an emphasis on professional development and a supportive work culture, this position is perfect for passionate educators looking to contribute to the community and support families in their educational journey.

Benefits

Average of 5 weeks of paid time off

Comprehensive benefits including 401K matching

Professional development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• CDA or degree in Early Childhood Education required.
• CPR and First Aid certification needed within a year.

Responsibilities

• Develop individual learning plans for children aged 0-3.
• Implement lesson plans that promote cognitive and physical development.

Skills

Child Development

Lesson Planning

Behavior Guidance

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Infant/Toddler CDA

AA/BA 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.

Working as an Early Head Start ( Infant/Toddler Teacher) at Acelero Learning will give you the opportunity to gain valuable experience and professional growth as an Early Childhood Educator. This position serves as a Teacher for a classroom with a direct focus on children ages 0-3 years of age. The Teacher will work collaboratively with another Teacher(s), Family Members and other staff to achieve positive 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 AA/BA in Early Childhood Education or a related field or willingness to obtain Infant/Toddler CDA within one year of employment.
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.
5. Must have reliable transportation.

This is a full-time salaried position and the pay rate is $35,924.85 annually ($1496.87 per pay).

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.