Acelero Learning

Head Start Teacher

Acelero Learning
Posted 10/19/2026full-timePhiladelphia • Pennsylvania • United StatesLead💰 $47,395 per yearWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in implementing child-centered curricula and individualized education plans while fostering collaborative partnerships with families and staff to support the development of children across diverse abilities. Ensures a safe and engaging learning environment that promotes literacy, numeracy, and social skills.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Child DevelopmentEarly Childhood EducationIndividual Education Plans (IEPs)Classroom ManagementFamily Partnerships

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead a Head Start classroom of 3–4-year-old children
  • Work collaboratively with an assistant teacher, family members, and other staff to achieve positive outcomes for children of all abilities
  • Implement a child-centered curriculum and learning environment
  • Address challenging behaviors through observation, preventive measures, social and communication skills, and family partnerships
  • Document children’s progress and individualize curriculum using observations and anecdotal notes
  • Create partnerships with families across program, school, and home
  • Provide developmentally, linguistically, culturally, and age-appropriate classroom experiences
  • Create print-rich environments that develop literacy, numeracy, social skills, language, and problem-solving abilities
  • Implement daily lesson plans based on children’s needs, interests, observations, and early childhood development knowledge
  • Integrate Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for children with disabilities
  • Provide consistent classroom routines
  • Supervise children and ensure their safety and security in accordance with Head Start and daycare licensing requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or equivalent coursework, or otherwise meets the requirements of the Head Start Act
  • Physical exam and background checks are required
  • Travel required locally or long-distance up to 10% of the time for work-related meetings and functions
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and/or reliable transportation

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with multiple plan options to fit your needs
  • 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
  • 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

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Hard Skills
Child-Centered CurriculumDevelopmentally Appropriate PracticesLesson PlanningBehavior ManagementObservation and Documentation
Soft Skills
CollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingSupervisionAdaptability
Certifications & Qualifications
Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Child DevelopmentEarly Childhood Education
Industry Keywords
Head StartLicensing RequirementsPrint-Rich EnvironmentsSafety and SecurityCulturally Appropriate Practices