Preschool Teacher Racine WI

Acelero Learning is a direct provider of Head Start services. We are seeking an inspired and dedicated Preschool Teacher.  You will be responsible for providing a range of instructional, assessment, and positive behavioral support strategies to ensure educational excellence in a Head Start classroom for 3-5-year-old children. 

You will contribute to our mission through the following activities and responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with family members, an Assistant Teacher, and other staff to achieve positive outcomes for children of all abilities.
• Establish and maintain a safe, healthy learning environment, including full supervision of children at all times, in accordance with Head Start and childcare licensing requirements.
• Provide classroom experiences that are developmentally, linguistically, culturally and age-appropriate for the children served.
• Ensure classroom arrangement, materials and displays are organized and conducive to children’s learning.
• Document children’s progress through ongoing observation and direct assessment activities; use that data to plan and individualize curriculum.
• Collaborate with Family Services staff to support families as they implement sound family life practices, extend learning into the home, and meet attendance expectations.

Requirements:

• Associate’s or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education 
• A passion for impacting the lives of children through educational excellence
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
• Background in Special Education/Inclusion, a plus
• Ability to lift a child weighing 40 pounds
• Successfully pass a physical examination, background check, and fingerprinting screen
• Computer proficiency, Google docs, email, MS Office Suite

This position is full-time with an annual salary of $34,609.00. This role is located at our center on Mound Avenue in Racine, WI

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.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and healthy workplace.