Preschool Teacher - P-3 Certified

About the role

Acelero Learning is seeking a socially conscious, dedicated Preschool Teacher with a P-3 certification to provide instructional, assessment, and positive behavioral support in a Head Start classroom for up to fifteen 3–5-year-old children. This role involves collaboration with an assistant teacher, families, and staff to ensure positive outcomes for children of all abilities, guided by our Teacher Success Rubric.

Responsibilities

• Implement a child-centered curriculum and learning environment that promotes positive social interaction, active engagement, and self-motivation across all developmental domains for children of all abilities.
• Address challenging behaviors by identifying causes, implementing preventive measures, teaching new social and communication skills, and partnering with families.
• Use observations and anecdotal notes to document children’s progress and individualize curriculum.
• Build partnerships with families to establish positive interaction patterns at program, school, and home.
• Provide developmentally, linguistically, culturally, and age-appropriate classroom experiences.
• Create a print-rich environment to develop literacy, numeracy, and social skills using increasingly complex language and problem-solving.
• Develop and implement daily lesson plans based on children’s needs, interests, observations, and early childhood development principles.
• Integrate Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for children with disabilities.
• Maintain a consistent classroom routine and ensure the safety and security of children at all times, adhering to Head Start and daycare licensing requirements.
• Supervise and eat meals with children to model good nutrition and social skills.
• Oversee all classroom field trips and outdoor activities.
• Assess children on an ongoing basis, organize anecdotal notes into key domains, and document progress using Creative Curriculum.
• Analyze child outcomes twice yearly, consult with the education coordinator, and adjust curriculum planning as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and a New Jersey P-3 Teacher Certification.
• Physical exam and background checks required.
• Travel locally or long-distance up to 10% of the time for work-related meetings and functions.
• Valid driver’s license and/or reliable transportation.

Pay

This is a 10-month position with an annual salary range of $59,127 to $73,575, based on education and experience.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with multiple plan options.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions up to $800 annually.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for health and dependent care expenses.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with up to 4% company match and immediate vesting.
• Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance.
• Up to $500 per year in Professional Development Reimbursements.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with counseling and mental wellness support.
• Wellness Programs, including virtual fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes.
• Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, ID Theft Protection, and Employee Discount Perks.
• Average of 5 weeks of paid time off during the first year of employment.