Head Start Preschool Teacher - Pre-K Counts Certified

Acelero Learning; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 54,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks paid time off

401K matching

Comprehensive benefits

Supportive environment

Job summary

Acelero Learning seeks a Preschool Teacher - Pre-K Counts Certified for a Head Start classroom serving 3- to 5-year-olds in Pennsylvania. The role collaborates with another teacher to operate a classroom of up to 20 children, implementing curriculum and assessments to support diverse learners.

Qualifications include Pennsylvania State Preschool Certification and CPR/First Aid. Travel up to 10% and a valid driver’s license are required. Salary is $64,000 annually with robust benefits and PTO.

Qualifications

• State Preschool Certification from Pennsylvania is required.
• CPR and First Aid certification required or ability to obtain.
• Physical exam and background checks are required for this position.
• Travel up to 10% of the time for work-related meetings and functions.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and/or reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Plans written curriculum with goals for children’s development and learning.
• Prepares daily lesson plans tailored to children’s needs and interests.
• Develops individual plans for each child with goals and activities.
• Implements developmentally appropriate experiences for age 3–5.
• Provides a print-rich environment to foster literacy and numeracy.

Education

State Preschool Certification (PA)

CPR and First Aid certification

Physical exam

Background checks

Valid driver’s license

Job description

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States · Germantown, Tennessee, United States

Jul 1, 2026

$64,000/year

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.

This position serves as a Preschool Teacher - Pre-K Counts Certified for a Pre-K Counts Head Start classroom with a direct focus on children 3 to 5 years of age. The Pre-K Counts Certified Teacher will work collaboratively with one other teacher to ensure the operation of a classroom with a maximum of 20 children. The Certified Teacher also works with a team of other classroom teachers and family members to implement curriculum and child assessment to achieve outcomes for children of all abilities.

Why Acelero?

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:

Plans written curriculum that encompass goals for children’s development and learning, the experiences through which children will achieve those goals, and the steps staff and parents can take to help children achieve those goals.

Creates the materials needed to support the implementation of the curriculum.

Prepares daily lesson plans tailored to children’s needs and interests that incorporate observations, anecdotal record keeping, and knowledge of early childhood development; posts lesson plans for parents, volunteers, and other visitors in the classroom.

Develops individual plans for each child including goal setting based on identified needs, and prescriptions for objectives and activities to meet established child outcomes.

Implements program curriculum that provides developmentally and linguistically appropriate experiences for age, language, and culture of children served.

Provides experiential learning activities that advance the intellectual and emotional competence of preschool children.

Provides a print-rich environment in which children develop literacy, numeracy, and social skills using increasingly complex language and problem-solving abilities.

Offers positive guidance and discipline to support children as they acquire readiness skills for kindergarten and beyond.

Develops individual Education Plans (IEPs) for children with disabilities; directs developmental concerns to appropriate specialist.

Provides children with a consistent classroom routine.

Provides supervision and ensures the safety and security of children at all times in accordance with Head Start and day care licensing requirements.

Supervises and eats nutritionally prepared meals with the children as a curriculum activity to model good nutrition and proper social skills for preschool children.

Supervises all classroom field trips and outdoor activities.

Operates with understanding of regulations associated with prevention of occupational disease and injury, including the exercise of universal precautions and the prevention of contamination.

Encourages parent participation in staff-parent conferences and home visits discussing their child's development and education; invites parent involvement in the development of the program's curriculum and approach to child development and education.

What You’ll Bring:

State Preschool Certification required from Pennsylvania.

CPR and First Aid certification required or ability to obtain.

Physical exam and background checks are required for this position.

Travel required locally or long-distance up to 10% of the time for work-related meetings and functions.

Must have a valid driver’s license and/or reliable transportation.

How Much: This position pays $64,000 annually.

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

Robust benefits that support your total wellbeing, including:

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

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

We envision a world where children become champions of their own making.

Acelero Learning enhances early childhood education through inclusive, anti-bias models, working with communities to bridge gaps in children's potential and academic achievement.

Education

Company size 1,001–5,000 employees

Company type Educational Founded 2001

Team growth

Momentum

Team growth

3% in 12 mo

914 employees on LinkedIn

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Footprint

Where they work

63 W. 125th Street, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10027, US 4366 W. Cheyenne Ave., North Las Vegas, NV 89032, US 1801 N. 23rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19121, US 132 Second Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861, US 7833 W. Capital Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53222, US