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Acelero Learning Floater Assistant Teacher in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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.
Working as a Floater/Extended Day Teacher at Acelero Learning will give you the opportunity to gain valuable experience and transferable skills towards a remarkable and rewarding career path. The hours of this position are 10AM-6PM.
You will work collaboratively with the Teacher to ensure the successful operation of a Head Start classroom of children following the Head Start/Early Head Start operating day.
Are you ready to make a difference?! Job Responsibilities:
Planning and implementing 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, their understanding and use of language, their understanding and use of increasingly complex and varied vocabulary, their appreciation of books, and their problem solving abilities.
Establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy learning environment.
Supporting the social and emotional development of children.
Encouraging the involvement of the families of the children in a Head Start program and supporting the development of relationships between children and their families.
Job Requirements:
Ability to work 10AM-6PM- Monday-Friday
Ability to communicate effectively in English to meet the needs of our parents and students. Bilingual is a plus!
The commitment and passion to work with children
CDA credentials, or the willingness to enroll to complete within two years, or an Associate's, or Bachelor's degree in any field, or are enrolled in a program to obtain such a degree
An eagerness to adopt our values: Data-informed Learning, Transparent & Open Communication, Growth Mindset, Dismantling Inequities, and Caring Teams & Community
Compensation and Benefits:
$17.77/hour
Over 5 weeks total paid time off(Winter, Spring, Summer breaks plus 8 personal days and federal holidays)
Free CDA Course
Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
401(k) with company match up to 5%
$500 Education Reimbursement
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.