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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.

Acelero, Inc. is looking for a dynamic Extended Day Teacher to drive our mission to eliminate the gaps between young children’s potential and their success in school and life. This position serves as an Extended Day Teacher for a Head Start and/or Early Head Start center. The hours of this position are 2:00pm-6:00pm.

Why Acelero?

Our mission is bold: To design and deliver research and evidence-based approaches to eliminate the gaps between young childrenʼs inherent potential and their achievement in school and life. With our partners, we accelerate child and family outcomes that honor all of the aspirations and cultures of the communities we serve.

Our values: Data-Informed Learning; Transparent & Open Communication; Growth Mindset; Championing Equality; Caring Teams & Communities.

Your Role: The Extended Day Teacher will work collaboratively with the Teacher to ensure the successful operation of a classroom of children following the Head Start/Early Head Start operating day. They will also work with a team of other classroom Teachers and family members to implement the curriculum to achieve outcomes for children of all abilities. The Extended Day Teacher will ultimately be evaluated on a combination of skills, dispositions and behaviors, some of which are related to the specific service area of this position and others that represent general expectations of all Acelero Learning employees.

What You’ll Do:

+ Communication and Service Coordination

+ Record Keeping and Reporting

+ On-going Monitoring/Self-assessment

+ Plan and implement 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 increasingly complex and varied vocabulary, their appreciation of books, and their problem solving abilities

+ Establish and maintain a safe, healthy learning environment

+ Support the social and emotional development of children

+ Encourage the involvement of the families of the children in a Head Start program and support the development of relationships between children and their families

What You Bring:

+ High School Diploma or equivalent

+ Able to lift a child weighing 40 pounds, 20 times a day if needed

+ Basic computer literacy in email usage, word processing and internet navigation

+ Pass physical examination and all Head Start/licensing required background checks

When/Where/How Much:

When: Spring 2025

Where: Milwaukee, WI

How Much: This position pays $15.86 per hour

Why You’ll Love Working with Us:

+ A meaningful mission that drives real change in the lives of children and families

+ A collaborative, inclusive team that values your growth and well-being

If you’re ready to take on a challenge that matters and lead growth in a company where purpose and values drive every decision, apply now to join us as our next Extended Day Teacher. Together, we’ll help every child reach their fullest potential!

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.