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

            Shine Assist, part of our Shine Early Learning division, 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.

We are seeking an experienced Education Leader for Shine Implement.

The Educational Leader serves as the educational lead for one or more centers in the Head Start program, with responsibilities including the following:

• Ensure full implementation of all aspects of the Head Start program’s early learning system, policies/procedures and tools, with the goal of supporting all children to achieve School Readiness Goals.
• Supervise all teaching staff (teachers, assistant teachers, floaters, substitutes and extended day.)
• Provide ongoing coaching to teaching staff to support them in successfully fulfilling all aspects of their role, including but not limited to effective practices in the following:
  • CLASS™ Teacher-Child Interactions
  • Learning Environments
  • Curriculum
  • Child Assessment
  • Meeting All Children’s Needs
  • Working with Families
  • Professional Growth and Collaboration
• Work with teachers to implement program curriculum with fidelity.  
• Work with teachers to implement child assessment system reliably, including understanding child outcomes data and using them to plan and individualize.

Job Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for the following core functions and performs other tasks as needed:

1. Education
2. Family Partnerships
3. Human Resources & Supervision.
4. Communication & Service Coordination
5. Record Keeping & Reporting
6. Ongoing Monitoring & Self-Assessment
7. Operations & Facilities
8. Program Governance & Leadership

Job Qualifications:

• 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; Master’s degree preferred
• Previous experience teaching in an early childhood setting; experience with supervision, management or coaching preferred
• Experience managing an infant/toddler or preschool program
• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred
• Experience with the inclusion of children with disabilities preferred
• Knowledge of infant/toddler health and safety licensing requirements (if applicable)
• Experience with collaborations and community partnerships (if applicable)
• Experience in Fiscal management/budget preparations (if applicable)
• Able to lift a child weighing 40 pounds, 20 times a day if needed.
• Obtain certification in CPR and First Aid.

The mission of Shine Early Learning is to bring a relentless focus on positive family and child outcomes to close the achievement gap and build a better future for children, families, and communities served by the Head Start program.

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

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