Director Strategic Integration (Bilingual)
COMPANY DESCRIPTION:
The mission of Acelero Learning is to bring a relentless focus on positive child and family outcomes to close the achievement gap and build a better future for children, families, and communities served by the Head Start program. 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.
DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Are you a socially conscious, dedicated individual who is committed to building a better future for children, families, and their communities? If so, join us as we support early childhood education programs across the country to create positive outcomes for the children and families served.
We are looking for a dynamic individual to join our team as the Director of Strategic Integration!
The Director of Strategic Integration is responsible for providing overall support to a team of early childhood education and social services leadership staff to ensure a smooth and successful transition and implementation of all start-up aspects of Shine Early Learning’s education and family engagement approach.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
• Develops project plans and timelines to execute initiatives and drive project milestones
• Leads a cross functional team made up of Early Childhood and Social Services experts by providing direction and resources and ensuring that project teams have the resources and support required to reach defined objectives
• Establishes effective communication plan with project team and key stakeholders
• Ensures effective change management occurs throughout the course of the project
• Prepares documentation and status reports
• Undertakes special projects
• Participates in assigned meetings, events, and training as required
Supervision
• Supervises assigned department personnel. Includes the following responsibilities, but are not limited to: hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, and ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and the completion of all work performed by direct reports.
• Educates direct reports on all department and agency policies and procedures.
• Meets with assigned staff at least monthly to identify and resolve problems, manage projects, track goals, and review work processes and procedures.
• Represents team and/or department at meetings, events, and training as required.
Job Requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred
• PMP certification strongly preferred
• Bilingual - Spanish
• At least two years’ experience in Project Management in the Education sector or similar experience
• Education industry a plus; pre-K experience is amazing, bonus points for previous Head Start experience of any kind
• Ability and willingness to work on-site at a partnership program for up to one year from start-up date
• Physical exam, fingerprinting screening and background checks are required for this position
• Travel required locally or long-distance up to 50% of the time for work-related meetings and functions
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Why Acelero Learning or Shine Early Learning?
• Ability to make an impact in the lives of the children, families, and partners we serve
• Career growth and professional development opportunities
• Supportive working environment
• Average of 5 weeks of paid time off during 1st year of employment
• Comprehensive benefits, including 401K matching and 100% vesting program
We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and healthy work place.