Lead Head Start Teacher — Shape Early Learning Impact

Acelero Learning; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

HSA with company contributions

401(k) with company match

Professional Development Reimburse­ m3

Wellness programs

Job summary

Acelero Learning is seeking a Lead Head Start Teacher to lead a classroom of 3–4-year-olds in Philadelphia. You will collaborate with an assistant teacher, families, and staff to ensure positive outcomes for children of all abilities.

The role requires a degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education, background checks, a valid driver's license, and willingness to travel up to 10%. Fall 2026 start with a comprehensive benefits package and diverse growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or equivalent coursework, or otherwise meets the requirements of the Head Start Act.
• 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, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation to promote development in all domains for children of all abilities.
• 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.
• Uses observations of children 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 in which children develop literacy, numeracy and social skills using increasingly complex language and problem-solving abilities.
• Implements daily lesson plans in response to children’s needs and interests incorporating observations, anecdotal record keeping, knowledge of early childhood development and the key experiences.
• 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 Head Start and daycare licensing requirements.

Skills

Driver's license

Background checks

Travel willingness

Education

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

Job description

Acelero Learning is seeking a Lead Head Start Teacher to lead a classroom of 3–4-year-olds in Philadelphia. You will collaborate with an assistant teacher, families, and staff to ensure positive outcomes for children of all abilities.

The role requires a degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education, background checks, a valid driver's license, and willingness to travel up to 10%. Fall 2026 start with a comprehensive benefits package and diverse growth opportunities.