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Acelero Learning Director Performance Implementation and Impact Services in United States
The Organization: Acelero, Inc.
Who We Are: Acelero, Inc. is a for-profit, mission-driven company that aims to improve school readiness for low-income children, by both directly operating Head Start programs and offering programmatic support to other Head Start grantees.
Established in 2001, Acelero, Inc. is made up of two divisions - Acelero Learning and Shine Early Learning.
Acelero Learning provides direct Head Start services to more than 5,000 children and families in four states (delegates) – New Jersey, Nevada, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. Acelero Learning’s programs have been identified as a national exemplar (https://bellwethereducation.org/publication/leading-exemplar-data-utilization-head-start-programs) , a model to the nation (https://www.acelero.net/news/tag/House+Speaker+Nancy+Pelosi) for early childhood education, and most significantly, has demonstrated best-in-class child outcomes gains (https://annenberg.brown.edu/news/brown-university-annenberg-study-shows-acelero-learning-head-start-children-made-significant) , even during the pandemic.
Shine Early Learning (Shine), established in 2009, was created to scale the dissemination and utilization of Acelero Learning’s proven tools and approaches through partnerships to other Head Start programs nationally. In the past three years, Shine has further diversified its offerings through training, technical assistance, and consultation to publicly funded early childhood systems, including the launch of SPARK Learning Labs.
Our diverse employee workforce is made up of more than 1500 employees, comprising dedicated teachers, passionate family advocates, dynamic Center Directors and Coordinators, visionary senior leaders, and strategic executive leaders. Shine boasts partnerships across a wide expanse of states and territories throughout the country, ranging from Head Start grantees to comprehensive statewide systems. Together, we form a vibrant community committed to making a difference, fostering growth, and nurturing the potential in every child we serve.
The Current Landscape: At the forefront of educational innovation, Acelero Inc. is navigating a pivotal phase of strategic transformation, commenced in June 2021, with a clear vision to expand exponentially and dismantle inequities. Guided by the insights and leadership of a diverse and representative national Design Team, the company has meticulously crafted a new vision, mission, and core values, underpinned by a robust theory of change. This strategic evolution involves a deliberate restructuring of the organizational framework, positioning Acelero Inc. to achieve its objectives, and to surpass them significantly. Central to the company's ethos is an unwavering commitment to recognize and nurture every child's potential, ensuring no child is left behind due to systemic inequalities. Acelero Inc. is steadfast in its mission to empower families, fostering their ability to advocate effectively for their children and themselves. This period of transformative growth and commitment to equity presents a unique opportunity to contribute to Acelero Inc.'s journey towards shaping a more inclusive and empowering educational landscape.
The Purpose of the Role
The Director of Performance, Implementation & Impact Services at Shine Early Learning is responsible for leading and coordinating the implementation of high-quality early childhood education, family engagement, and management systems across partner programs. This role involves strategic planning, data analysis, and the facilitation of training and evaluation to ensure partners meet educational and operational goals. By fostering collaborative relationships and utilizing data-driven insights, the Director supports continuous improvement and impactful outcomes for children and families, aligning with the organization's mission to bridge educational gaps and honor the diverse aspirations of the communities served.
What You’ll Work On
Facilitates partner strategic planning sessions by preparing and using data to both develop goals and to also assess goal attainment.
Works with Partner senior leaders to identify shifts in organization design to best support quality implementation of Shine tools, strategies, and early childhood education, family & community engagement, and PII approaches, in collaboration with the Senior Directors of Partnership Management (SDPM), Early Childhood Education(ECE) Leads and Family & Community Engagement (FCE) Leads.
Coaches and guides partner leads on a suite of “Manage By” Data Dashboards.
Supports the creation, analysis and facilitation of self-assessment and strategy workshops (such as ShineStat or Bi-Annual Planning) in collaboration with PII and SDPM roles .
Assists in the development, planning, execution and analysis of a comprehensive self assessment system (i.e. Self-Assessment System for Continuous Improvement and Evaluation (SASCIE)) for Shine partners.
Supports partners with other projects related to data analysis, compliance monitoring, program evaluation, record-keeping and reporting, planning, communication, and project management.
Assists in the implementation and effective utilization of Shine Insight, a child and family database, including the potential support of initial training and certification, ongoing support, and periodic professional development (For partner programs using Shine Insight).
About You (Requirements/competencies)
Bachelor's Degree required/Master’s Degree preferred
A minimum of three years previous Head Start experience, preferably in a leadership role.
Experience leading a team of direct reports; remote management experience preferred
Education industry or other Pre-K experience is a plus
Large and small group facilitation/training experience
Experience with Head Start child database management systems is a plus.
Please note that this hiring initiative is part of our strategic preparation for expected new grants. The continuation of the recruitment process is contingent upon the successful finalization of these grants. We commit to keeping final candidates informed of our progress and appreciate your interest in joining Shine Early Learning.
When/Where/How Much
Start Date: Anticipated Summer/Fall 2024
Location/Travel: Remote. Travel required locally or long-distance up to 50% of the time for work-related meetings and functions.
Salary: $82,000 - $92,000
INTERESTED AND READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEPS?
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Email Talent Acquisition Partner: aisling@shineearly.com (recruiting@acelero.net)
We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and healthy workplace.
Acelero Learning's mission 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.Our company values guide us as we work towards our mission: Embracing Diversity, Open Communication, Teamwork and Community, Data-Informed Learning, and Follow-Through.At Acelero Learning, we believe that all children can achieve and succeed, and we work to empower families to advocate for their children and themselves.