Are you a socially conscious, dedicated individual who is committed to building a better future for children, families, and their communities? If so, join us as we support early childhood education programs across the country to create positive outcomes for the children and families served. Mission Statement & Values: The mission of Acelero Learning and Shine Early Learning is to design and deliver inclusive, anti-bias, and rigorous approaches to eliminate the gaps between young children’s inherent potential and their achievement in school and life. With our partners, we accelerate child and family outcomes that honor the aspirations and cultures of the communities we serve. Our values: Data-Informed Learning; Transparent & Open Communication; Growth Mindset; Dismantling Inequities; Caring Teams & Communities. Job Summary: Working as an Assistant Preschool Teacher at Acelero Learning will give you the opportunity to gain valuable experience and transferable skills towards a remarkable and rewarding career path. You will work collaboratively with the Preschool Teacher to ensure the successful operation of a Head Start classroom of 3-5 year-old children. Are you ready to join forces and make a difference? Essential Duties & Responsibilities: + Uses knowledge of the principles of child growth and development to work with children in a Head Start program. + Maintains 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. + Plans and implements learning experiences that advance the intellectual and physical development of children, including improving the readiness of children for school by developing their literacy and phonemic, print, and numeracy awareness, their understanding and use of language, and an increasingly complex and varied vocabulary, their appreciation of books, and their problem-solving 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. + Encourages the involvement of the families of the children in a Head Start program and supports the development of relationships between children and their families. + Establishes and maintains a safe and healthy learning environment. + Supports the social and emotional development of children. + Communicates with internal and external stakeholders. + Participates in assigned meetings, events and training as required. + If needed may be expected to work the closing shift supporting our Extended day program. + Performs any and all other duties (or functions) as assigned. Job Specifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty in a satisfactory manner. The job specifications listed are representative of the education and experience, the physical requirements, as well as the knowledge, skill and/or ability (KSAs) that are generally necessary for the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Job Requirements: + High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent Required + Completed Introduction to Childcare Professions Credential, Required + Completed Skills and Strategies for Childcare Teacher Required + Child Development Associate Credential (CDA), Completed or Willingness to complete CDA within one year of start date OR enrolled in a program that will lead to an associate or baccalaureate degree + Prior experience with children 0-5 years. + Physical exam and background checks are required for this position. + An eagerness to adopt our values: Embracing Diversity, Teamwork & Community, Data-Informed Learning, Open Communication, and Follow-Through Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: + Ability to interact effectively with people from diverse backgrounds. + Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing. + Demonstrated computer literacy skills, especially using Google Suite apps; spreadsheets, basic data management systems and internet navigation. + Must be honest, dependable and able to meet deadlines. + Self-motivated and able to work independently. Physical Requirements: + Ability to sit most of the time with some bending and reaching. + Ability to stand, walk, and bend periodically. + Ability to engage in repetitive movement of wrists, hands, and fingers – typing and/or writing. + Ability to work frequently at close visual range (i.e. preparing and analyzing data and figures, accounting, transcription, computer terminal, extensive reading). + Ability to receive and respond to oral communication. + Ability to exert up to 40 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects and children. Work Environment: + Work is generally performed in a school environment. + Noise level in the work environment is moderate to occasionally loud (examples: preschool activities, light to moderate traffic, human voices). + May be required to operate a motor vehicle during the course of duties. + Standard office equipment generally used includes: + Telephone + Personal Computer (monitor, keyboard, and mouse) or Tablet Printer/Photocopy Machine + Calculator + Fax Machine Compensation: $18.78/Hourly Benefits: + Ability to make an impact in the lives of the children, families, and partners we serve + Career growth and professional development opportunities + Supportive working environment + Average of 5 weeks of paid time off during 1st year of employment + Comprehensive benefits, including 401K matching and 100% vesting program Why Acelero Learning or Shine Early Learning? - Ability to make an impact in the lives of the children, families, and partners we serve - Career growth and professional development opportunities - Supportive working environment - Average of 5 weeks of paid time off during 1st year of employment - Comprehensive benefits, including 401K matching and 100% vesting program We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and healthy work place.