Floater Assistant Teacher (Head Start) - Acelero Learning - Milwaukee, WI

Floater Assistant Teacher

Acelero Learning is a pioneering provider of early childhood education and family engagement services through our three business units, all focused on closing the achievement gap for thousands of Head Start children and families across the country. With over $50 million in revenue and unparalleled child outcome data, we are both one of the largest and one of the most innovative companies in our space.

Acelero Learning has two divisions:

Acelero Learning is a direct provider Head Start services in four states (New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Nevada and Wisconsin).

Shine Early Learning partners with local organizations to support the delivery of high quality services.

Shine Assist is a training and technical assistance unit which partners with other Head Start providers to improve their programs through hands-on training, access to our proprietary tools which have demonstrable impact on child outcomes, and the use of our Shine Insight data system.

Shine Implement , the newest unit within Shine Early Learning, manages the delivery of Head Start services for a select group of partners through a suite of services including oversight of educational, family services and program design activities, provision of our proprietary tools, and the use of our Shine Insight data system.

About this role :

We are looking for people who exemplify our values of: Follow-through, Data-driven Decision-making, Proactive Problem-Solving, Open Communication, and Teamwork.

Primary Responsibilities : The assistant teacher shares responsibility for a Head Start classroom of 3- to 5-year-old children. S/he works collaboratively with the teacher, family members and other staff to achieve positive outcomes for children of all abilities.

The assistant teacher’s role encompasses effective practices the following (as outlined in our Assistant Teacher Success Rubric):

• CLASS™ teacher-child interactions
  


• Learning environment
  


• Curriculum
  


• Child assessment
  


• Meeting all children’s needs
  


• Working with families
  


• Professional growth and collaboration
  

Requirements:

• CDA – OR – AA/AS or BA/BS in Early Childhood Education or related field with at least nine (9) credits in Early Childhood Education
  


• Bilingual Spanish- English preferred
  


• Pass physical examination, background check, and fingerprinting screen
  


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


• Obtain certification in CPR and First Aid.
  

This is a full time, 12 month position. The pay is $12.46 an hour

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