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.
As a Preschool Teacher (P-3 Certified) at Acelero Learning, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality early childhood education to children ages 3–5. This position offers the opportunity to create a nurturing, engaging, and inclusive classroom environment that supports school readiness and whole-child development. You will work collaboratively with an Assistant Teacher, families, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure positive outcomes for children of all abilities. If you are passionate about early education and committed to making a meaningful impact, we encourage you to join our mission-driven team.
Our mission is bold: To design and deliver research and evidence-based approaches to eliminate the gaps between young children’s inherent potential and their achievement in school and life. With our partners, we accelerate child and family outcomes that honor the aspirations and cultures of the communities we serve.
Our values: Data-Informed Learning; Transparent & Open Communication; Growth Mindset; Championing Equality; Caring Teams & Communities.
As a Preschool Teacher, you will foster a child-centered, inclusive classroom grounded in best practices and aligned with our Teacher Success Rubric. You will support children’s development across all domains through intentional instruction, strong teacher-child interactions, and individualized learning approaches. This role includes close collaboration with families and staff to ensure each child’s success academically, socially, and emotionally.
Implement a child-centered curriculum that promotes active engagement, social-emotional development, and school readiness for all learners.
Establish a structured, safe, and nurturing classroom with consistent routines and a print-rich environment that builds literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving skills.
Use observations, assessments, and anecdotal notes to track progress and tailor instruction to meet the diverse needs of children.
Address challenging behaviors through observation, prevention strategies, skill-building, and family collaboration.
Build strong relationships with families to support children’s learning and development at home and in the classroom.
Integrate Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and adapt instruction to support children of all abilities.
Ensure the safety and supervision of children at all times in accordance with Head Start and licensing requirements, including during meals, outdoor play, and field trips.
Conduct ongoing assessments and analyze child outcomes to inform instruction and improve classroom practices in partnership with leadership.
When: Winter 2026
Where: Acelero Learning South Amboy
How Much: $67,581 - $81,512 per year + comprehensive benefits package
If you’re ready to take on a role that truly makes a difference, apply today to join Acelero Learning. Together, we’ll help every child reach their fullest potential.
Why Acelero Learning or Shine Early Learning?
We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and healthy work place.
We envision a world where children become champions of their own making; where nothing stands in the way of their infinite promise.
Acelero Learning was founded in 2001 by a former Head Start teacher and Children Defense Fund staffer, with a clear mission -- to work with local communities to improve the quality of Head Start programs. In 2005, Acelero Learning began to directly administer Early Head Start and Head Start programs through delegate agencies -- locally managed affiliates with their own local boards of directors that received dedicated support from the Acelero Learning Support Center in New York.
Today, Acelero Learning affiliates operate a network of Head Start and other early childhood programs serving nearly 5,000 young children and families across the country. Our affiliates in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Camden, Monmouth and Middlesex Counties in New Jersey, Clark County, Nevada, Aiken and Barnwell Counties in South Carolina and Racine and Milwaukee counties in Wisconsin have each improved the delivery of early childhood education in their communities -- increasing enrollment, improving teacher salaries and dramatically expanding the number of hours of programming for children and families.
