Head Start Teacher - Empower Young Learners

Acelero, Inc.; North Brunswick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 53,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA

FSA

401(k) Matching

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

PD Reimbursements

EAP

Wellness Programs

Pet Insurance

ID Theft Protection

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Acelero Learning Monmouth Middlesex County - Livingston Center in New Jersey seeks a Head Start Teacher to lead a classroom of 3–5 year-olds. You will collaborate with an assistant, families, and staff to foster inclusive development and literacy, numeracy, and social skills, while integrating IEPs for children with disabilities.

The role emphasizes a child-centered curriculum, developmentally appropriate activities, and strong partnership with families, with a competitive salary and

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or equivalent coursework.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Implements a child-centered curriculum and learning environment that encourages positive social interaction and active engagement in learning for children of all abilities.
• Addresses challenging behaviors by observing causes, implementing preventive measures, teaching social and communication skills, and partnering with families to support the child at home.
• Uses observations and anecdotal notes to document children’s progress and individualize curriculum.
• Creates partnerships with families to establish positive interaction patterns in program, school, and home.
• Provides classroom experiences that are developmentally, linguistically, culturally, and age-appropriate for the children served.
• Provides a print-rich environment to develop literacy, numeracy and social skills using language and problem-solving abilities.
• Implements daily lesson plans responding to children’s needs and interests with observations and IEPS for children with disabilities.
• Provides children with a consistent classroom routine and ensures safety and security of children at all times.

Skills

Child development

Early childhood education

Classroom management

Family engagement

Observation & assessment

IEP knowledge

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education

Job description

Acelero Learning Monmouth Middlesex County - Livingston Center in New Jersey seeks a Head Start Teacher to lead a classroom of 3–5 year-olds. You will collaborate with an assistant, families, and staff to foster inclusive development and literacy, numeracy, and social skills, while integrating IEPs for children with disabilities.

The role emphasizes a child-centered curriculum, developmentally appropriate activities, and strong partnership with families, with a competitive salary and