Fast Facts

Acelero, Inc. is looking for a passionate Health Coordinator to enhance health and wellness in early childhood education, focusing on family engagement and community collaboration to support children's school readiness and well-being.

Responsibilities: The Health Coordinator will coach staff, develop community partnerships, maintain quality improvement systems, and lead department personnel to enhance health and well-being strategies for families.

Skills: Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Public Health or a related field and have experience working with diverse families in low-income communities.

Qualifications: A Master's degree or Registered Nurse certification is preferred, along with 3 years of relevant experience and the ability to travel locally or long-distance up to 50%.

Location: Remote position with a need for travel within Mississippi up to 50% of the time.

Compensation: $55000 - $55000 / Annually

Are you a collaborative leader with a passion for promoting health, wellness, and family engagement in early childhood education? Acelero, Inc. is seeking a dynamic Health Coordinator to join our mission-driven team and help eliminate the gaps between young children’s potential and their success in school and life. This role plays a critical part in supporting the well-being of children and families through strong community partnerships, coaching, and integrated health strategies.

Why Acelero?

Our mission is bold: To design and deliver research and evidence-based approaches to eliminate the gaps between young childrenʼs inherent potential and their achievement in school and life. With our partners, we accelerate child and family outcomes that honor all of the aspirations and cultures of the communities we serve. 

Our values: Data-Informed Learning; Transparent & Open Communication; Growth Mindset; Championing Equality; Caring Teams & Communities.

Your Role:

The Health Coordinator is responsible for collaborating with the Director of Family Services and Health, Network Family Services and Health Leadership to develop, implement and refine Acelero Learning’s family engagement, health and wellness approaches in order to promote family outcomes that support children’s school readiness, health and their well-being.

What You’ll Do:

• Coaches and provides supervisory guidance to Family Service and Health team members in order to strengthen staff capacity and move staff towards mastery in core competencies.
• Develops community partnerships to assure that children and family’s self-sufficiency and preventive and health treatment needs are met.
• Builds a team that works collaboratively with Early Learning (EL) and Mental Health and Disabilities (MHD) staff in order to enhance family life practices and circumstances that promote child development, health, and well-being.
• Maintains qualitative and quantitative quality improvement and monitoring systems in order to assure that program strategies are executed with reliability, fidelity, and quality.
• Participates in assigned meetings, events and training as required.

Team Leadership

• Leads assigned department personnel, which may include providing oversight and input into hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, as well as ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and the completion of all work performed by team members.
• Educates team members on all department and company policies and procedures.
• Meets with team members regularly to identify and resolve problems, manage projects, track goals, and review work processes and procedures.
• Represents team and/or department at meetings, events, and training as needed.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Health Education and Promotion, Family, Child Development or related field; master’s degree or R.N. preferred.
• 3 years of experience working with diverse families in low-income communities on health and wellness intervention.
• Ability to work flexible hours to meet the program and community needs.
• Physical exam and background checks are required for this position.
• Travel required locally or long-distance up to 50% of the time for work-related meetings and functions.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and/or reliable transportation.

When/Where/How Much:

When: Summer 2025

Where: Gulfport, MS; travel locally up to 50% of the time

How Much: up to$55,000 annually

Why You’ll Love Working with Us:

• A meaningful mission that drives real change in the lives of children and families
• A collaborative, inclusive team that values your growth and well-being
• Robust benefits that support your total wellbeing, including:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurancewith multiple plan options to fit your needs
• Health Savings Account (HSA)with company contributions up to $400/individuals & $800/family annually
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for health and dependent care expenses
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with up to 3% company match 
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance
• Up to $500 per year in Professional Development Reimbursements
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)with counseling and mental wellness support
• Wellness Programs, including virtual fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes
• Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, ID Theft Protection, and Employee Discount Perks

If you’re ready to take on a challenge that matters and lead growth in a company where purpose and values drive every decision, apply now to join us as our next Health Coordinator. Together, we’ll help every child reach their fullest potential!

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