Extended Day Teacher

Acelero Learning Camden Philadelphia; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 18 000 - 26 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid time off (5 weeks first year)

401K matching

Health benefits

100% vesting program

Résumé du poste

Acelero Learning Camden Philadelphia is seeking an Extended Day Teacher to work with a Head Start classroom, collaborating with the lead Teacher and a team to deliver a child-centered curriculum. You will help create a supportive learning environment that engages children, supports social and language development, and partners with families to reinforce learning at home.

The role emphasizes development across literacy, numeracy, and language, with attention to challenging behaviors,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; CDA or advanced degree preferred.
• Physical exam and background checks are required for this position.

Responsabilités

• Works with a Teacher to ensure successful operation of a classroom of children.
• Collaborates with Assistant Teachers and families to implement curriculum.
• Supports development across all domains and fosters positive social interaction.
• Documents progress and individualizes curriculum using observations.

Connaissances

Child development knowledge

Team collaboration

Classroom management

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

CDA or advanced degree preferred

Description du poste

Why Acelero?

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 Extended Day Teacher is responsible for working collaboratively with the Teacher to ensure the successful operation of a classroom of children. Extended Day Teacher also works with a team of other classroom Assistant Teachers and family members to implement curriculum to achieve outcomes for children of all abilities.

Our mission is bold: To design and deliver research and evidence-based approaches to eliminate the gaps between young childrenʼs inherent potential and their achievement in school and life. With our partners, we accelerate child and family outcomes that honor all of the aspirations and cultures of the communities we serve.

Our values: Data-Informed Learning; Transparent & Open Communication; Growth Mindset; Championing Equality; Caring Teams & Communities.

What You’ll Do:

• Uses knowledge of the principles of child growth and development to work with children in a Head Start program.
• Maintains 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.
• Plans and implements learning experiences that advance the intellectual and physical development of children, including improving the readiness of children for school by developing their literacy and phonemic, print, and numeracy awareness, their understanding and use of language, and an increasingly complex and varied vocabulary, their appreciation of books, and their problem-solving abilities.
• 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.
• Uses observations of children and anecdotal notes to document children’s progress and individualize curriculum.
• Encourages the involvement of the families of the children in a Head Start program and supports the development of relationships between children and their families.
• Establishes and maintains a safe and healthy learning environment.
• Supports the social and emotional development of children.
• Communicates with internal and external stakeholders.
• Participates in assigned meetings, events and training as required.

What You’ll Bring:

1. High school diploma or equivalent; CDA or advanced degree preferred.
2. Physical exam and background checks are required for this position.

How Much:

This position pays $15.92/hr.

Why You’ll Love Working with Us:

A meaningful mission that drives real change in the lives of children and families

A collaborative, inclusive team that values your growth and well-being

If you’re ready to take on a challenge that matters and lead growth in a company where purpose and values drive every decision,

Together, we’ll help every child reach their fullest potential!

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

Equal Opportunity Statement

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

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.