Pre-K Counts Certified Preschool Teacher (3–5)

Acelero Learning Camden Philadelphia; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) with match

Disability & Life Insurance

Professional Development Reimburse m

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Programs

Pet Insurance

ID Theft Protection

Job summary

Acelero Learning Camden Philadelphia is seeking a dedicated Preschool Teacher for a Pre-K Counts Head Start classroom serving children 3 to 5. The role focuses on developing curriculum, assessing progress, and partnering with families to support each child’s growth.

You will collaborate with another teacher to run a classroom of up to 20 children, ensuring developmentally appropriate instruction and strong community involvement. Local travel may be required.

Qualifications

• State Preschool Certification from PA required.
• CPR and First Aid certification required or ability to obtain.
• Physical exam and background checks are required for this position.
• Travel locally or long-distance up to 10% of the time for work-related meetings.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and/or reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Plans written curriculum with goals for children's development and learning.
• Creates materials to support curriculum implementation for the classroom.
• Prepares daily lesson plans tailored to children's needs and posts them for parents.
• Develops individual plans for each child based on needs and goals.
• Implements developmentally and linguistically appropriate curriculum.
• Provides experiential learning activities to advance literacy, numeracy, and language.
• Maintains a print-rich environment to support reading and writing skills.
• Offers positive guidance to build readiness for kindergarten.
• Develops IEPs for children with disabilities and coordinates with specialists.
• Maintains a consistent classroom routine and ensures safety at all times.
• Encourages parent participation in conferences and home visits.

Skills

Preschool teaching

Curriculum planning

Observation & assessment

Family engagement

IEP development

Behavior guidance

Staff collaboration

Education

Pennsylvania State Preschool Certification

CPR & First Aid Certification

Background checks & physical exam

Job description

Acelero Learning Camden Philadelphia is seeking a dedicated Preschool Teacher for a Pre-K Counts Head Start classroom serving children 3 to 5. The role focuses on developing curriculum, assessing progress, and partnering with families to support each child’s growth.

You will collaborate with another teacher to run a classroom of up to 20 children, ensuring developmentally appropriate instruction and strong community involvement. Local travel may be required.