Head Start Floater Teacher — Multi-Classroom Support & Growth

Acelero Learning Camden Philadelphia; 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 company match

Disability and Life Insurance

Professional Development Reimburseents

EAP and wellness programs

Pet Insurance

Legal Assistance

ID Theft Protection

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Acelero Learning Perth Amboy is seeking a compassionate Floater - Extended Day Teacher to support Head Start and Early Head Start classrooms. You will collaborate with Teachers to maintain a safe, engaging, developmentally appropriate learning environment and help cover multiple rooms as needed this winter 2026, with a starting wage of $19.62 per hour.

The role emphasizes family engagement, positive behavior support, and early literacy and numeracy activities, with comprehensive benefits and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; CDA credential or higher education in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• Ability to interact effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Basic computer literacy including email, Google Suite tools, and internet navigation.
• Dependable, organized, and able to manage responsibilities independently.
• Ability to lift and assist children weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Physical exam and background checks are required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a child-centered learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation to support children's development across all domains.
• Support Teachers in planning and implementing learning experiences that promote school readiness, including early literacy, language development, numeracy awareness, and problem-solving skills.
• Use knowledge of child growth and development to support children in a Head Start learning environment.
• Observe and address challenging behaviors by identifying possible causes, implementing preventive strategies, and teaching children new social and communication skills.
• Document children's progress using observations and anecdotal notes to help individualize learning experiences.
• Support the social and emotional development of children while fostering a safe and healthy classroom environment.
• Encourage family involvement and help strengthen relationships between children and their families.
• Communicate effectively with team members, families, and other program staff.
• Participate in required meetings, training sessions, and program events.
• Provide classroom support across multiple rooms as needed to maintain program operations.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Basic computer literacy

Dependable

Organized

Lift up to 40 pounds

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDA credential or higher education in Early Childhood Education preferred

Job description

Acelero Learning Perth Amboy is seeking a compassionate Floater - Extended Day Teacher to support Head Start and Early Head Start classrooms. You will collaborate with Teachers to maintain a safe, engaging, developmentally appropriate learning environment and help cover multiple rooms as needed this winter 2026, with a starting wage of $19.62 per hour.

The role emphasizes family engagement, positive behavior support, and early literacy and numeracy activities, with comprehensive benefits and