Head Start Floater — Extended Day Teacher

Acelero Learning Monmouth Middlesex County; Perth Amboy (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

401(k) with match

Disability insurance

Professional Development reimbursemt.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness programs

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Acelero Learning Perth Amboy is seeking a socially conscious Floater – Extended Day Teacher to support Head Start/Early Head Start classrooms. You will work with Teachers to ensure daily operations and a safe, engaging learning environment for diverse children of all abilities.

Responsibilities include assisting with curriculum delivery, observing child development, and fostering family partnerships. Requires a high school diploma; CDA or higher ECE preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and collaboration with teachers and families.
• Ability to interact with diverse backgrounds and communities.
• Basic computer and Google Suite literacy.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a child-centered, engaging learning environment across classrooms.
• Support planning and implementing early literacy, language, numeracy, and problem-solving activities.
• Observe and address behaviors, teach social and communication skills.
• Document progress with observations to tailor learning experiences.
• Foster social-emotional development and family involvement.
• Communicate with team, families, and program staff; attend meetings and trainings.
• Provide classroom support across multiple rooms as needed.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaboration

Diversity awareness

Basic computer literacy

Dependable & organized

Lift 40 pounds

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDA or higher ECE education preferred

Job description

Acelero Learning Perth Amboy is seeking a socially conscious Floater – Extended Day Teacher to support Head Start/Early Head Start classrooms. You will work with Teachers to ensure daily operations and a safe, engaging learning environment for diverse children of all abilities.

Responsibilities include assisting with curriculum delivery, observing child development, and fostering family partnerships. Requires a high school diploma; CDA or higher ECE preferred.