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.

The P-3 Certified Preschool Teacher is responsible for working collaboratively with one other teacher to ensure the effective operation of a classroom with a maximum of 20 children, ages 3 to 4 years old. The P-3 Certified Preschool Teacher also works with a team of other classroom teachers and family members to implement curriculum and child assessment to achieve outcomes for children of all abilities.

Job Responsibilities:

- Plans written curriculum that encompass goals for children’s development and learning, the experiences through which children will achieve those goals, and the steps staff and parents can take to help children achieve those goals.
- Creates the materials needed to support the implementation of the curriculum.
- Prepares daily lesson plans tailored to children’s needs and interests that incorporate observations, anecdotal record keeping, and knowledge of early childhood development; posts lesson plans for parents, volunteers, and other visitors in the classroom.
- Develops individual plans for each child including goal setting based on identified needs, and prescriptions for objectives and activities to meet established child outcomes.
- Implements program curriculum that provides developmentally and linguistically appropriate experiences for age, language, and culture of children served.
- Provides experiential learning activities that advance the intellectual and emotional competence of preschool children.
- Provides a print-rich environment in which children develop literacy, numeracy, and social skills
using increasingly complex language and problem-solving abilities.
- Offers positive guidance and discipline to support children as they acquire readiness skills for kindergarten and beyond.
- Develops individual Education Plans (IEPs) for children with disabilities; directs developmental concerns to appropriate specialist.
- 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 day care licensing requirements.
- Supervises and eats nutritionally prepared meals with the children as a curriculum activity to model good nutrition and proper social skills for preschool children.
- Supervises all classroom field trips and outdoor activities.
- Operates with understanding of regulations associated with prevention of occupational disease and injury, including the exercise of universal precautions and the prevention of contamination.

Job Requirements:
1. P-3 Teacher Certification (CEAS or Standard).

2. BA/BS in Early Childhood Education or BA/BS in related field with at least six (6) courses in ECE.
3. CPR and First Aid certification required or ability to obtain.
4. Physical exam and background checks are required for this position.
5. Travel required locally or long-distance up to 10% of the time for work-related meetings and functions.
6. Must have a valid driver’s license and/or reliable transportation.

This is a salaried 10-month position with the option to work through the summer. The pay range is between $54,272 and $64,000 annually depending on education and experience.

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.