Job Details
Job Details
Nonprofit Job in Philadelphia Pennsylvania
Job Description
COMPANY DESCRIPTION:
The mission of Acelero Learning is to bring a relentless focus on positive child and family outcomes to close the achievement gap and build a better future for children, families, and communities served by the Head Start program. Acelero Learning is a pioneering provider of early childhood education and family engagement services through our three business units, all focused on closing the achievement gap for thousands of Head Start children and families across the country. With over $50 million in revenue and unparalleled child outcome data, we are both one of the largest and one of the most innovative companies in our space.
DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:
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 an Floater 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?!
Job Responsibilities:
• Maintain 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
• Address 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
• Use observations of children and anecdotal notes to document children’s progress and individualize curriculum
Job Requirements:
• Great communication and written skills
• A passion to work with children
• CDA or enrolled to complete within 2 years; or have a degree in any field or be enrolled in a program leading to such degree
• An eagerness to adopt our values: Embracing Diversity, Teamwork & Community, Data-Informed Learning, Open Communication, and Follow-Through
This position is required to work onsite to meet the needs of our organization and the community we serve.
This position is full time, year round and earns $12.40 based on education and experience. The hours are 10 am to 6 pm, Monday through Friday.
This position is eligible for our FEARLESS pay initiative between June 1 - December 15, 2021. During this time, the rate of pay for this position is $14.47 per hour.
FEARLESS stands for Full Enrollment And Retention, Lifting Employees' Spirits
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.