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Join Acelero Learning as an Early Learning Specialist to enhance early childhood education programs and ensure children achieve School Readiness Goals through coaching, compliance, and data analysis.

Responsibilities: Oversee implementation of early learning systems and support staff in achieving compliance with policies, coaching, and improving educational service quality.

Skills: Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or related field, supervisory experience, knowledge of Head Start regulations, bilingual preferred.

Qualifications: Experience in early childhood settings, preferably with Head Start or Early Head Start; CPR and First Aid certification required; valid driver's license needed.

Location: Headquarters, United States of America

Compensation: $76762 - $76762 / Annually

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.

The Early Learning Specialistis responsible for supporting Center Directors and Teachers to ensure full implementation of all aspects of Acelero Learning’s early learning system, policies/procedures, and tools with the goal of ensuring children achieve School Readiness Goals. This position will use management, monitoring, and instructional strategies to ensure both compliance and excellence among center staff.

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.

What You’ll Do:

- Oversees the full implementation of all aspects of Acelero Learning’s early learning system, policies/procedures, and tools, with the goal of supporting all children to achieve School Readiness Goals.

- Ensures all staff and center functions are fully compliant with policies/procedures, including but not limited to effective practices in health and safety and compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, local and state licensing regulations, and overall center functioning.

- Manages operations to meet changing or emergent program requirements within available resources and with minimum sacrifice to quantity or quality of work.

- Works to improve the quality and effectiveness of education service area and overall organization by initiating, sponsoring, and implementing organizational change and by helping others to successfully manage organizational change.

- Supports education team in planning and implementing comprehensive, differentiated, and sequential professional development for education staff, which includes coaching and mentoring teaching staff as well as administering CLASSTM and other teacher performance tools reliably.

- Applies expertise in on-going, performance-based assessment system to support the center directors and teachers in understanding child outcomes data and using results to plan and individualize instruction.

- Guides center staff in the implementation of early learning curriculum with fidelity.

- Provides consistent on-going consultation to teaching staff to support differentiated instruction for children with IFSPs, IEPs or with challenging behaviors.

- Ensures the timely identification, referral, identified services and transition support for children with disabilities in coordination with the Part C agency and/or LEA.

- Tracks child outcomes and program quality assessment data across classrooms and centers, analyzes data and makes program development recommendations based on analysis.

- Conducts team and 1-1 meetings, regularly scheduled and as needed, to ensure coordination of education services across Head Start program.

What You’ll Bring:

1. Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education OR Bachelor’s degree in related field with at least six (6) courses in early childhood education and experience teaching preschool aged children OR state awarded preschool teaching certification with experience teaching preschool aged children required; Master’s degree preferred.

2. Minimum of one (1) year of managerial/supervisory experience required.

3. Experience supervising/coaching in an early childhood setting required; prior Head Start or Early Head Start experience preferred.

4. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

5. Must have CPR and First Aid certification or required to obtain within the first year of employment.

6. Physical exam and background checks are required for this position.

7. Travel required locally or long-distance up to 10% of the time for work-related meetings and functions.

8. Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

How Much: This position pays $76,762 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 Insurance with multiple plan options to fit your needs
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions up to $800 annually
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for health and dependent care expenses
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with up to 4% company match and immediate vesting
• Company-paid 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 our team. Together, we’ll help every child reach their fullest potential!

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.