Job Title: Director of Learning Engagement (Bilingual - Spanish)

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 , a model to the nation for early childhood education, and most significantly, has demonstrated best-in-class child outcomes gains , 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.

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 Learning Engagement on the Professional Learning team at Acelero, Inc. develops and manages a range of learning engagement services for employees and partners. This includes activities like learning consultations, facilitation, coaching, peer learning, and support for learning transfer. As a senior member of the Professional Learning team, they work closely with the Chief Learning & Impact Officer and the Director of Learning Design to support the overall vision and strategy for professional learning at Acelero, Inc.

What You’ll Work On:

• Oversees the Professional Learning team’s provision of consultative services to support colleagues across business units in designing, developing, facilitating and/or implementing learning solutions for employees, partners, and/or external audiences.

• Provides consultation to colleagues as part of the above system (as needed/able).

• Implements a systematic approach for engaging with business unit leaders, eliciting input about their teams’ learning needs, and (in collaboration with Dir. of Learning Design) determining equitable levels of support.

• Coordinates the delivery of instructor-led training for high-leverage (e.g., company-wide) training initiatives, included but not limited to leadership training and values-aligned onboarding.

• Facilitates instructor-led training as part of the above initiatives (as needed/able).

• Supports the implementation of evidence-based coaching and peer learning models as part of the continuum of professional learning for employees and partners.

About You (Requirements/Competencies):

• Bachelor’s degree required in Education or related field.

• Certification or completed coursework in instructional design, adult education, or similar.

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in professional learning (e.g., developing, facilitating and/or supporting learning solutions) in a multi-site education-focused and/or mission-driven organization.

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in supervising, onboarding, coaching and/or recruiting staff.

When/Where/How Much:

• Start Date : Summer 2024

• Location/Travel : Remote Position. Travel required locally or long-distance up to 40% of the time for work-related meetings and functions.

• Salary : $89,402-$125,000

Email Talent Acquisition Partner: recruiting@acelero.net

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