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🦞 Maine – Remote

🦞 Maine – Remote

💵 $100k - $105k / year

⏰ Full Time

🔴 Lead

👔 Director

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Acelero Learning

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Founded 2001

📚 Education

🤝 Non-profit

🌍 Social Impact

💰 Private Equity Round on 2022-10

Education • Non-profit • Social Impact

Acelero Learning is an early childhood education provider focused on equity-centered education to prepare children for kindergarten and beyond. Acelero Learning partners with families to nurture children's potential, offering inclusive and anti-bias educational approaches to eliminate achievement gaps. The company operates 52 licensed Head Start centers across multiple states in the U. S. , serving over 5,000 children annually. With over 20 years of experience, Acelero Learning ensures high-quality, accessible early education at no cost to families, contributing significantly to community impact and child readiness for school and life.

📋 Description

• Serve as Shine's primary point of contact with the OCFS contract administrator and all state-level stakeholders for the Maine PDN contract • Provide overall leadership, management, and accountability for contract performance, including training, Registry, QRIS, credentialing, consumer education, advisory structure, and reporting functions • Manage the overall contract budget and ensure expenditures align with the approved cost proposal and state contracting requirements • Sign and submit required reports to OCFS, including the Annual Report, Provider Packet, and Data Report • Lead semi-annual partnership review meetings with USM and CCIDS and maintain formal MOU relationships with both institutions • Oversee the Maine PDN Advisory Council, convene formal meetings at least three times per year, and integrate advisory input into service planning • Represent Shine at statewide early childhood education conferences, partner convenings, and OCFS-directed stakeholder meetings • Conduct monthly performance management reviews against all three mandatory performance measures with all managers • Participate in assigned meetings, events, and training as required • Supervise all PDN staff directly or through the Training Manager and Data and Evaluation Manager, including hiring, onboarding, performance management, and professional development • Educate direct reports on department and agency policies and procedures • Meet with assigned staff at least monthly to identify and resolve problems, manage projects, track goals, and review work processes • Notify OCFS within five business days of vacancies in critical staff positions and implement interim coverage arrangements

🎯 Requirements

• Master's degree required in Early Childhood Education, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, or a closely related field • Minimum of seven years of progressive leadership experience in early childhood education, professional development systems, or workforce development • Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder contracts with state government agencies • Familiarity with CCDF policy and the federal requirements governing state professional development systems • Experience working in or with rural states and diverse provider populations strongly preferred • Physical exam and background checks are required for this position • Travel required locally or long-distance up to 20% of the time for work-related meetings and functions • Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation • Maine residency required

🏖️ Benefits

• A meaningful mission that drives real change in the lives of children and families • A collaborative, inclusive team that values your growth and well-being • 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 • Employee Discount Perks

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