Head Start Teacher: Transform Early Learning & Communities

acelero; New Jersey; On-site; USD 62,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

HSA with company contributions

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Acelero Learning Monmouth Middlesex County - Livingston Center in New Jersey is seeking a Head Start Teacher to lead a classroom of 3-5 year-olds. You will collaborate with an assistant, families, and staff to promote positive outcomes for every child.

You will implement developmentally appropriate, print-rich activities and adapt plans to individual needs, including IEPs for students with disabilities, while ensuring a safe, nurturing environment and strong family partnerships.

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 to support development in all domains for children of all abilities.
• Addresses challenging behaviors by observing to determine causes and partnering with families to support the child at home.
• Uses observations of children and anecdotal notes to document 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.
• Implements daily lesson plans in response to children's needs and interests incorporating observations and knowledge of early childhood development.
• Integrates Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for children with disabilities.
• Provides children with a consistent classroom routine.
• Provides supervision and ensures the safety and security of children at all times in accordance with licensing requirements.

Skills

Classroom management

Family engagement

Observational assessment

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or equivalent coursework

Job description

Acelero Learning Monmouth Middlesex County - Livingston Center in New Jersey is seeking a Head Start Teacher to lead a classroom of 3-5 year-olds. You will collaborate with an assistant, families, and staff to promote positive outcomes for every child.

You will implement developmentally appropriate, print-rich activities and adapt plans to individual needs, including IEPs for students with disabilities, while ensuring a safe, nurturing environment and strong family partnerships.