Early Head Start Teacher

About the Role

Join us in transforming early childhood education as an Early Head Start Teacher at Acelero Learning Delaware. You’ll nurture and guide infants and toddlers (birth to age 3) during their most critical years of brain development, creating a safe, stimulating, and loving environment where every child can thrive.

Responsibilities

• Create a warm, responsive classroom that promotes healthy growth, exploration, and secure attachments.
• Implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum that supports physical, social-emotional, cognitive, and language development.
• Build strong family partnerships by conducting home visits, parent-teacher conferences, and helping families engage in their child’s learning journey.
• Support individualized learning, including children with special needs, by integrating Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) into daily activities.
• Track and document progress using observations, anecdotal notes, and digital tools to tailor instruction to each child’s needs.
• Ensure health, safety, and wellness through daily routines, including feeding, diapering, and transitions.

Requirements

• Deeply committed to early childhood education and child development.
• Caring, nurturing, and responsive to the needs of infants, toddlers, and families.
• Flexible and collaborative, able to partner with co-teachers, families, and leadership.
• Reflective and growth-minded, always seeking to improve outcomes for children.
• Bilingual (Spanish-English) a plus.

Qualifications

• Infant/Toddler CDA, or an Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education (or equivalent coursework with infant/toddler focus).
• Pass a physical exam and background check.
• Valid driver’s license or reliable transportation required.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. and actively engage with infants and toddlers throughout the day.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with multiple plan options.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for health and dependent care.
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match and immediate vesting.
• Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance.
• Up to $500/year in Professional Development Reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with counseling and wellness support.
• Virtual wellness programs.
• Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, and Employee Discount Perks.
• Average of 5 weeks of paid time off during 1st year of employment.

Pay

Up to $43,000 annually.

Why Join Us

• A meaningful mission that drives real change in the lives of children and families.
• A collaborative, inclusive team that values your growth and well-being.
• Career growth and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive working environment.
• Comprehensive benefits, including 401K matching and 100% vesting program.