Teacher Assistant

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.

Working as an Teacher Assistant at Acelero Learning, South Carolina will give you the opportunity to gain valuable experience and transferable skills towards a remarkable and rewarding career path. You will work collaboratively with the Preschool Teacher or Early Head Start Teacher to ensure the successful operation of a Head Start classroom of 3-5 year-old children or birth to three year old children. Are you ready to join forces and make a difference?

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
• Implements a child-centered curriculum and learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation to promote development in all domains for children of all abilities.
• Supports the social and emotional development of children.
• Addresses challenging behaviors by observing to determine possible causes of the behavior, implementing preventive measures, teaching the child new social and communication skills, and partnering with families to support the child at home.
• Gathers and maintains individual, family and classroom data for documentation, on-going assessment, evaluation, and recording keeping for successful individual and program planning.
• Creates partnerships and encourages the involvement of the families in a Head Start program to establish positive interaction patterns in program, school, and home.
• Works with Family Advocates to ensure coordinated services meet the needs of individual children and families, which includes participating in case conferences as appropriate.

To be successful and to thrive in this role, you should have great communication and written skills that encompass effective practices in the following areas:
• CLASS™ teacher-child interactions
• Learning environment
• Curriculum
• Child assessment
• Meeting all children’s needs
• Working with families
• Professional growth and collaboration

Job Requirements:
• The commitment and passion to work with children
• CDA credential OR enrolled to complete the CDA within one year of hire OR enrolled in a program that will lead to an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Education or related field.
• An eagerness to adopt our values: Embracing Diversity, Teamwork & Community, Data-Informed Learning, Open Communication, and Follow-Through.

When/Where/How Much 

• Start Date: Fall 2025

• Location: Acelero Learning Wagener

• Salary:  $32,819/year + Comprehensive Benefits Package

If you have any questions, please Email Talent Acquisition Partner: [email protected]

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.