Head Start Teacher: Champion Little Learners & Families

Acelero Learning Camden Philadelphia; Smyrna (DE); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Acelero Learning Delaware-Smyrna Center is seeking a Head Start Teacher to guide a classroom of 3- to 5-year-olds and create a nurturing, stimulating environment where every child thrives.

You will lead an inclusive classroom, implement a child-centered curriculum reflecting students' needs and backgrounds, and build strong family partnerships through home visits and conferences. This role values equity, collaboration, and growth.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or equivalent coursework.
• Pass a physical exam and background check.
• Valid driver's license or reliable transportation.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. and actively engage with children.

Responsibilities

• Lead a joyful, inclusive classroom that promotes school readiness, literacy, language, and social-emotional development.
• Implement a child-centered curriculum that reflects the needs, interests, and cultural backgrounds of the children you serve.
• Foster family partnerships by conducting home visits, hosting parent-teacher conferences, and involving families in their child's learning journey.
• Support diverse learners, including children with disabilities, by integrating IEPs into daily instruction.
• Document and assess progress using observations, anecdotal notes, and digital tools like CreativeCurriculum.net to individualize instruction.
• Ensure child safety and well-being, from daily health checks to modeling positive behaviors during meals and play.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish-English

Collaborative

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Acelero Learning Delaware-Smyrna Center is seeking a Head Start Teacher to guide a classroom of 3- to 5-year-olds and create a nurturing, stimulating environment where every child thrives.

You will lead an inclusive classroom, implement a child-centered curriculum reflecting students' needs and backgrounds, and build strong family partnerships through home visits and conferences. This role values equity, collaboration, and growth.