Fast Facts

The Preschool Enrollment Assistant will recruit and assist families in enrolling their children in Head Start programs, ensuring complete and accurate applications while supporting early childhood education initiatives.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include conducting outreach, completing family intakes, processing applications, ensuring data accuracy in the Shine Insight database, and maintaining compliance with federal guidelines.

Skills: Bilingual in English and Spanish, strong communication skills, and experience with low-income families are required; previous experience in a nonprofit organization is preferred.

Qualifications: A high school diploma or GED is required, along with at least one year of related experience preferred.

Location: This job is located in Camden, New Jersey, United States of America.

Compensation: $15 - $15 / Hourly

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.

The Preschool Enrollment Assistant (ERSEA Assistant) is responsible for recruiting and intake of eligible children and families for Head Start including processing OFAs (Online Family Applications), family intakes and assisting parents in completing applications. Ensure applications are complete and data is accurately entered into the Shine Insight database.

Why Acelero?

Our mission is bold: To design and deliver research and evidence-based approaches to eliminate the gaps between young childrenʼs 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.

What You’ll Do:

- Provides information to interested families regarding eligibility, recruitment, enrollment, wait list status, and selection criteria.

- Conducts the outreach and recruitment efforts of Head Start which includes discussing program options and services provided with potential clients, completion of intakes and preparing families for entrance into the program.

- Completes intake process with families to ensure all required documents are submitted for the application/ enrollment process.

- Obtains family records including proof of income, evidence of physical, TB shots, emergency contacts, list of approved individuals for child pick-up, among other, to complete children’s files and processes documentation using Shine.

- Ensures compliance with the federal guidelines.

- Maintains narrative and statistical records on individual contacts with children and families, including enrollment records, and other family information.

- Enters data including enrollment, income, among other information into the data system.

- Maintains enrollment forms, ensuring information is accurate, current, and correct and disseminated to all necessary staff to meet program requirements.

- Maintains the agency’s waiting list.

- Prepares reports as needed on enrollment of children.

- Participates in assigned meetings, events and training as required.

What You’ll Bring:

1. A high school diploma or GED required.

2. One (1) year related experience in a non-profit organization preferred.

3. Experience working with low-income families preferred.

4. Bilingual English/Spanish required.

5. Physical exam and background checks are required for this position.

How Much: This position pays $15.49 hourly.

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

If you’re ready to take on a challenge that matters and lead growth in a company where purpose and values drive every decision, apply now to join our team. Together, we’ll help every child reach their fullest potential!

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.