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.

　　This position serves as an Extended Day Teacher for a Head Start and/or Early Head Start center. 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 the general expectations of all Acelero Learning employees.Job Responsibilities:

　　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 increasing 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

　　Job Requirements:

　　High School Diploma required

　　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 a physical examination and all Head Start/licensing required background checks

　　Additional Information:

　　The hours of this position are from 11:30 am to 5:30 pm

　　The hourly pay rate for this position is $16.35 (for non-bilingual) and $16.80 (for bilingual) candidate

　　Center Locations: 81 West Main Street, Freehold, NJ 07728

　　Pre Hire Requirements:

　　Two Valid IDs, Two Reference Letters, Physical exams and TB Tests, Fingerprint Screening (CHRI), and Background Checks (CARI) are required for this position.

　　Must have a Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation

　　Please note: All new hires must attend the four days (Tuesday - Friday: 9 am to 3 pm) of mandatory New Employee Orientation Training at South Amboy Center - 310 Augusta Street, NJ 08879 upon completion of pre-hire documents.

　　This position earns up to 16.80 Hourly

　　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.

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　　Acelero Learning's mission is to bring a relentless focus on positive family and child outcomes to close the achievement gap and build a better future for children, families, and communities served by the Head Start program.Our company values guide us as we work towards our mission: Embracing Diversity, Open Communication, Teamwork and Community, Data-Informed Learning, and Follow-Through.At Acelero Learning, we believe that all children can achieve and succeed, and we work to empower families to advocate for their children and themselves.