Floater Assistant Teacher ( Free CDA Training)

Acelero Learning; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 19,389 - 27,614; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks of paid time off

Comprehensive benefits including 401K matching

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Acelero Learning in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a dedicated Floater Assistant Preschool Teacher to support early childhood education programs. The role involves collaborating with the Preschool Teacher to maintain a child-centered curriculum for 3-5 year-olds, observing behavior, and documenting progress.

The ideal candidate should have a High School Diploma or GED and strong communication skills. The position offers competitive pay up to $17.06 hourly, along with comprehensive benefits and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Great communication and written skills are necessary.
• Willing to complete the CDA within one year of start date.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a child-centered curriculum and environment.
• Address challenging behaviors and implement preventive measures.
• Document children's progress and individualize curriculum.

Skills

Great communication and written skills

Effective practices in CLASS™ interactions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Childcare Development Associate Credential (CDA)

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.

Floater Assistant Preschool Teacher

Working as an Floater 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.

Qualifications

• Great communication and written skills that encompass effective practices in CLASS™ teacher-child interactions, learning environment, curriculum, child assessment, meeting all children's needs, working with families, and professional growth and collaboration.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED, Required
• Completed Introduction to Childcare Professions Credential, Required
• Childcare Development Associate Credential (CDA), Completed or Willingness to complete CDA within one year of start date OR enrolled in a program that will lead to an associate or baccalaureate degree
• Great communication and written skills
• A passion to work with children
• An eagerness to adopt our values: Embracing Diversity, Teamwork & Community, Data-Informed Learning, Open Communication, and Follow-Through

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain 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.
• Address 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.
• Use observations of children and anecdotal notes to document children's progress and individualize curriculum.

Benefits

• 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

This position earns up to 17.06 Hourly.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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