Impactful Preschool Assistant Teacher - Head Start

Acelero Learning; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (approx. 5 weeks first 年

401K matching

Health benefits

Job summary

Acelero Learning is seeking a Preschool Assistant Teacher to support Head Start classrooms for 3- to 5-year-olds. You will assist teaching staff, implement child-centered curricula, and partner with families to promote positive development across domains.

Role requires CDA or related credential, CPR/First Aid, and background checks. The position offers a collaborative environment, meaningful mission, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have a CDA credential, OR proof of enrollment in coursework on track for completion within one year of hire, OR a degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with at least nine (9) credits in Early Childhood Education, OR enrolled to complete a degree (with related credits) within one year of hire required.
• CPR and First Aid certification or required to obtain within the first year of employment.
• Physical exam and background checks are required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Implements a child-centered curriculum and learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation to promote development in all domains for children of all abilities.
• Supports the social and emotional development of children.
• Addresses challenging behaviors by observing to determine possible causes of the behavior, implementing preventive measures, teaching the child new social and communication skills and partnering with families to support the child at home.
• Gathers and maintains individual, family and classroom data for documentation, on-going assessment, evaluation, and recording keeping for successful individual and program planning.
• Creates partnerships and encourages the involvement of the families in a Head Start program to establish positive interaction patterns in program, school, and home.
• Works with Family Advocates to ensure coordinated services meet the needs of individual children and families, which includes participating in case conferences as appropriate.
• Maintains a safe, healthy learning environment.
• Conducts daily health checks.
• Participates in assigned meetings, events and training as required.

Skills

Communication with families

Team collaboration

Observation & data gathering

Education

Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with credits

CPR & First Aid certification

CDA credential or enrollment in ECE coursework

Job description

Acelero Learning is seeking a Preschool Assistant Teacher to support Head Start classrooms for 3- to 5-year-olds. You will assist teaching staff, implement child-centered curricula, and partner with families to promote positive development across domains.

Role requires CDA or related credential, CPR/First Aid, and background checks. The position offers a collaborative environment, meaningful mission, and comprehensive benefits.