Early Learning Specialist (bilingual)

Shine Early Learning-posted about 1 month ago

$60,000 - $68,000/Yr

Full-time • Mid Level

Milwaukee, WI

101-250 employees

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Are you a strategic leader with a passion for growth, innovation, and transforming the landscape of early childhood education? Acelero, Inc. is looking for a dynamic Early Learning Specialist to drive our mission to eliminate the gaps between young children’s potential and their success in school and life. 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: As the Early Learning Specialist, you will support Education Leaders and Teachers to ensure full implementation of all aspects of Shine Early Learning’s early learning system, policies/procedures and tools, with the goal of supporting all children to achieve School Readiness Goals.

Support Education Leaders in coaching and mentoring of teaching staff including administering CLASS™ and other teacher performance tools reliably
Coach Education Leaders to effectively facilitate monthly professional learning communities related to curriculum planning and assessment data
Support center staff in implementing early learning curriculum with fidelity
Provide consistent on-going consultation to teaching staff to support differentiated instruction for children with IEPs or with challenging behaviors
Ensure timely identification, referral, identified services and transition support for children with disabilities
Contribute to ongoing and regularly scheduled recruitment of children with disabilities
Apply 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
Track child outcomes and program quality assessment data across classrooms and centers, analyze data and make program development recommendations based on analysis
Support Education Leaders in coaching related to educational quality including fidelity of curriculum implementation and meeting Shine Early Learning’s School Readiness Goals
Use a consultative model to help the Education Leaders excel as coach, including modeling techniques
Provide feedback to Teachers and Education Leaders in all areas of educational quality, including but not limited to; CLASS ,Learning Environments, Curriculum, Assessment, Meeting All Children’s Needs, Working with Families, Professional Growth and Collaboration
Work with Education Leaders to create and maintain quality improvement plans; identify and obtain resources to support Education Leaders in successfully executing quality improvement
Support quality of implementation and use of assessment cycle during assessment workgroups
Provide coverage for Education Leaders role when needed
Track child outcomes and program quality assessment results on a center- and program-wide basis, analyze data and make program development recommendations to Deputy Director and Executive Director
Support Deputy Director and team in planning and implementing comprehensive, differentiated and sequential professional development for education staff (provide data and individual information regarding assigned centers)
Maintain documentation of monitoring, coaching and training activities, adhering to Shine Early Learning’s existing systems (Master Binders, Shine Insight, etc.) whenever applicable
Complete monthly reports on area activities and progress toward goals with recommended modifications to plans, submit to Deputy Director as scheduled
Devise work methods and procedures that support improvements in existing work practices; supporting the Deputy Director, Education Leaders, Teachers and Assistant Teachers
Plan and adjust work operations to meet changing or emergent program requirements within available resources and with minimum sacrifice to quantity or quality of work
Work with Deputy Director to develop and maintain focus for education service area, align education goals with the strategic direction and needs of the program, and ensure that all education staff understand how their work relates to the program as a whole and the relevant regulations and Performance Standards
Improve 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
Promote consistent exchange of information and a cooperative environment within the education leader team and other leadership
Attend parent committees, Policy Council and board of director meetings as needed or requested

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
At least 1-year previous experience supervising/coaching in an early childhood setting required
Bilingual, English/Spanish required
Reliability in CLASS and ECERS-R
Physical exam and background checks are required for this position.
Travel required locally or long-distance up to 10% of the time for work-related meetings and functions.
Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Background in Special Education/Inclusion and/or prior Head Start experience preferred

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with 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

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