Fast Facts

Acelero, Inc. is seeking a strategic Director of Family Engagement and Health Services II to lead innovative projects aimed at enhancing early childhood education and family outcomes, requiring both leadership and hands-on coaching expertise.

Responsibilities: Oversee training and technical assistance for family engagement and health services, supervise team specialists, facilitate professional learning cohorts, and ensure alignment with early learning innovation and federal monitoring preparations.

Skills: Proven leadership in early childhood education, coaching, program management, and family engagement, along with the ability to design evidence-based initiatives and supervise a team effectively.

Qualifications: Master’s degree in a related field preferred, with at least seven years of experience in coaching/training, and significant knowledge of Head Start/Early Head Start programs and compliance with educational standards.

Location: Remote with 50% travel required for meetings and functions within the USA.

Compensation: $80000 - $90000 / Annually

Director, Family Engagement & Health Services II

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 Director, Family Engagement & Health Services 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 childrens 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.

About The Role:

As the Director, Family Engagement & Health Services II, you will lead the execution of cross-delegate FEH training and technical assistance (TTA) strategies while serving as a key connector between field implementation and content design. The Director will supervise the FEH team’s specialists, coordinate professional learning cohorts across delegates and partners, and directly support complex, high-impact sites through coaching and capacity-building. In addition to overseeing the implementation of functional development plans for team members, the Director collaborates closely with the Senior Director/Team Lead and the Program Quality team members to ensure alignment between Family Engagement and Health frameworks, training tools, and on-the-ground execution. They contribute to Early Learning innovation roll-outs, provide field-informed feedback to refine tools, and lead high-stakes support efforts, including preparation for federal monitoring reviews. This role requires both strategic leadership and hands-on coaching expertise to advance high-quality early childhood education across the network. 

What You’ll Do:

Coaching, Training and Technical Assistance and Implementation Leadership 

• Lead on execution of the Cross-Delegate FEH TTA Implementation Plan in alignment with contract deliverables and timelines
• Supervise assigned FEH Team Specialists, including supporting their planning, execution, and professional development
• Coordinate with the Senior Director FEH Services Team Lead in the assignment of specialists to special projects to support achieving partner and delegate deliverables 
• Facilitate cross-delegate or cross-partner professional learning cohorts, such as:
• Group Coaching or Practice to Impact Coaching cohorts
• Economic Well-Being Small Group Training-of-Trainers (TOT)
• Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)
• Hold a caseload of complex, high-impact, or high-profile partners, ensuring consistent support and high-quality collaboration
• Oversee the implementation of a functional capacity-building plan for team members, in partnership with the Senior Director of the team 
• Represent the Senior Director of the team in their absence or as requested, participating in cross-functional meetings and decision-making spaces

Innovation and Program Design Collaboration

• Serve as a liaison with FEH Program Quality Directors and Senior Directors to ensure alignment between content and implementation, including:
• Programmatic benchmarks
• Training scope and sequences
• Tools and frameworks
• Gap analyses and planning
• Collaborate with the Senior Director and PQ teams to support FEH innovation roll-out, with specific responsibilities for training, coaching alignment, or testing strategies
• Provide field-informed feedback on tools and approaches, helping refine resources for wider use
• Model co-facilitation and co-design practices in professional learning and capacity-building efforts across the network
• Provides targeted coaching to community partners/delegates in preparation for federal monitoring reviews, including interview prep sessions and on-site observations as needed

What You Bring:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Child and Family Development, Public Health, or relevant field preferred, at least seven years of progressively responsible experience in coaching, training and technical assistance, or systems-level implementation work. (A Bachelor’s degree will be considered only with a minimum of ten years of directly related experience and documented completion of advanced formal training or certification in coaching, professional learning design, and/or T&TA leadership.)
• A minimum of 5-7 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in early childhood education, with a strong background in coaching, staff training, program management, and family engagement and health initiatives.
• A minimum of 4-5 years of supervisory experience, including performance management.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing evidence-based early learning, family engagement and health programs that adhere to regulatory standards and best practices.
• Previous experience in a leadership role overseeing a team of early childhood education professionals. 
• 3+ years experience in Head Start /Early Head Start or family, community engagement and health, including experience in coaching, supervision, program management and providing technical assistance.
• Physical exam 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. Travel requirements might increase depending on start-up needs.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and/or reliable transportation.

When/Where/How Much:

When: Fall 2025

Where: Remote with 50% travel

How Much:$80,000 - $90,000 annually + Comprehensive Benefits

Why You’ll Love Working with Us:

• 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
• Robust benefits that support your total wellbeing, including:
• 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

If you’re ready to take on a challenge that matters in a company where purpose and values drive every decision, apply now to join us as our next Director, Family Engagement & Health Services II. Together, we’ll help every child reach their fullest potential!

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and healthy workplace.