Monitoring and Compliance Coordinator

Acelero Learning • South Carolina- HQ, SC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Acelero Learning, South Carolina is seeking a Coordinator, Monitoring & Compliance to lead ongoing monitoring and compliance efforts that support safe, high-quality, and accountable program operations. This role partners closely with Center Directors, Operations, Education, Family Services, Health and Nutrition, People, and other service-area leaders to ensure programs are meeting Head Start Program Performance Standards, state childcare licensing requirements, and organizational policies and procedures. The Coordinator will use data, observation, documentation, and collaborative problem-solving to identify compliance risks, strengthen operational practices, and support leaders in resolving findings and sustaining improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, education, public administration, social services, business administration, or a related field.
• Experience interpreting and applying regulatory standards and managing monitoring or corrective-action processes.
• Strong analytical, organizational, project-management, and communication skills.
• Ability to identify systemic risks, interpret data, document findings, and translate requirements into practical operational practices.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships while maintaining appropriate accountability.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace, spreadsheets, databases, reporting systems, and other data-management tools.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Head Start, early childhood education, program monitoring, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, or childcare licensing.
• Experience working with licensing agencies or preparing for regulatory reviews.
• Supervisory or project leadership experience.
• Knowledge of Head Start Program Performance Standards and state childcare licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate ongoing monitoring activities, including monitoring schedules, tools, documentation, reporting, and follow-up.
• Conduct center visits, program reviews, and record reviews to assess compliance and identify areas of risk or opportunity.
• Ensure required licenses, permits, certifications, and compliance documentation remain current and audit-ready.
• Coordinate follow-up related to licensing visits, monitoring reviews, audits, and other regulatory assessments.
• Monitor accidents and incidents and ensure required reporting, documentation, and follow-up are completed.
• Maintain effective working relationships with state licensing specialists and other regulatory partners.
• Partner with Operations and center leadership to monitor health and safety practices and compliance with licensing requirements.
• Coordinate monthly health and safety monitoring and ensure concerns are documented, communicated, escalated, and resolved.
• Identify immediate and recurring operational risks and coordinate timely corrective action.
• Track corrective actions through completion and verify that solutions effectively address identified concerns.
• Partner with the People Team to coordinate CPR and First Aid training as needed.
• Analyze monitoring findings and program data to identify trends and emerging risks across areas such as attendance, enrollment, licensing, documentation, health, and safety.
• Partner with Center Directors and service-area leaders to develop and implement corrective action plans.
• Prepare clear reports outlining findings, risks, required actions, responsible parties, and timelines.
• Escalate significant or unresolved compliance concerns to appropriate leaders.
• Support SASCIE and other continuous quality-improvement activities by helping leaders translate findings into actionable improvement plans.
• Verify that corrective actions are effective and sustainable, not simply completed.
• Provide technical assistance, training, and guidance to leaders and staff on compliance expectations and required practices.
• Communicate monitoring findings, trends, risks, and corrective-action progress clearly to the Delegate Vice President and other organizational leaders.
• Help leaders translate regulatory requirements into practical expectations for their teams and centers.
• Support readiness for federal reviews, state licensing visits, audits, and other monitoring activities.
• Supervise assigned personnel and provide coaching, training, performance support, and oversight of their work.

Benefits

• 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
• Average of 5 weeks of paid time off during 1st year of employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level