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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.

The Lead Preschool Teacher (Non-District) is responsible for leading a Head Start classroom of 3–4-year-old children. The position works collaboratively with an assistant teacher, family members and other staff to achieve positive outcomes for children of all abilities.

Job Responsibilities:

- Implements 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.- Addresses 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.- Uses observations of children and anecdotal notes to document children’s progress and individualize curriculum.- Creates partnerships with families to establish positive interaction patterns in program, school, and home.

- Provides classroom experiences that are developmentally, linguistically, culturally, and age-appropriate for the children served.

- Provides a print rich environment in which children develop literacy, numeracy and social skills using increasingly complex language and problem-solving abilities.- Implements daily lesson plans in response to children’s needs and interests incorporating observations, anecdotal record keeping, knowledge of early childhood development and the key experiences.- Integrates Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for children with disabilities.- Provides children with a consistent classroom routine.- Provides supervision and ensures the safety and security of children at all times in accordance with Head Start and day care licensing requirements.- Supervises and eats nutritionally prepared meals with the children as a curriculum activity, to model good nutrition and proper social skills for preschool children.- Supervises all classroom field trips and outdoor activities.

Job Requirements:

1. Associate or bachelor’s degree in child development, early childhood education, or equivalent coursework, or otherwise meets the requirements of the Head Start Act.2. Physical exam and background checks are required for this position.3. Travel required locally or long-distance up to 10% of the time for work-related meetings and functions.

This is a full-time salaried position and the pay rate is $44,095.95 annually.

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.