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. Job Title: Vice President, Clark County 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 (https://bellwethereducation.org/publication/leading-exemplar-data-utilization-head-start-programs) , a model to the nation (https://www.acelero.net/news/tag/House+Speaker+Nancy+Pelosi) for early childhood education, and most significantly, has demonstrated best-in-class child outcomes gains (https://annenberg.brown.edu/news/brown-university-annenberg-study-shows-acelero-learning-head-start-children-made-significant) , 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. The 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 Vice President of Acelero Learning Head Start in Clark County champions strategic leadership and innovative early childhood education initiatives. Tasked with overseeing comprehensive program operations and enhancing community partnerships, this leader ensures high-quality service delivery aligning with Acelero Learning's mission. They drive performance management, advocate for supportive policies, and optimize fiscal resources to eliminate achievement gaps for young children. By leveraging strategic data insights, the Vice President supports Acelero’s commitment to transformative impacts in the lives of children and families. What You’ll Work On + Oversees the day-to-day management, operations, and compliance for the Clark County Head Start Program that serves 1400+ students. + Serves as the external face of Acelero Learning in the local community, reflecting positively on the organization and advocating for its presence in Clark County and other prospective service areas. + Maintains a positive relationship with Clark County Board of Directors, Parent and Policy Committees, regional Executive Directors, and national support center staff, including serving on the national Head Start Leadership Team. + Executes effective and efficient program planning and implementation. + Manages the regional budget, striving to find efficiencies and room for revenue growth on a regular basis. + Uses current and relevant data consistently to make informed decisions regarding program structure, program options and overall program size and effectiveness. About You (Requirements/Competencies) + Master’s degree required, ideally in business administration or education. + Minimum five (5) years of experience in a management role involving program oversight, fiscal management, facilities management, and administration required preferably within a multi-site operation. + Relevant Head Start experience or experience in a field related to childhood education, or families preferred. + Minimum three (3) years of experience regularly supervising teams of at least 10 people required. + Demonstrated experience in a change management environment requiring leadership in defining processes and establishing relationships, both internal and external required. + Demonstrated experience in program planning, operations, and evaluation, and the use of management information systems required. When/Where/How Much Start Date : Summer 2024 Location/Travel : Remote Position. Travel required locally or long-distance up to 30% of the time for work-related meetings and functions. Salary : $153,960-$170,781 INTERESTED AND READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEPS? For more insights about the specific role, we encourage you to delve into our FAQs. To access the FAQ, please copy and paste the following URL into your browser: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nTKK9pSdU6MCjrw4crRMeFmVJL6uQGqp/view?usp=drive\_link Email Talent Acquisition Partner: recruiting@acelero.net 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. Acelero Learning's mission is to bring a relentless focus on positive family and child outcomes to close the achievement gap and build a better future for children, families, and communities served by the Head Start program.Our company values guide us as we work towards our mission: Embracing Diversity, Open Communication, Teamwork and Community, Data-Informed Learning, and Follow-Through.At Acelero Learning, we believe that all children can achieve and succeed, and we work to empower families to advocate for their children and themselves.