Fast Facts

Acelero, Inc. is seeking a strategic YoungStar Coaching Manager to lead a team focused on enhancing early childhood education outcomes through coaching and professional development.

Responsibilities: Supervise coaches and content specialists, ensure quality coaching practices, recruit and manage team members, and provide direct support to programs in Southeastern Wisconsin.

Skills: Experience in early childhood education, coaching, and leadership; strong communication and data evaluation skills; familiarity with Wisconsin YoungStar system preferred.

Qualifications: Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field required; Bachelor's or Master's degree preferred; 5+ years in early education and leadership experience.

Location: Southeastern Region of Wisconsin, with up to 60% local travel required.

Compensation: $76737 / Annually

YoungStar Coaching Manager

Job Summary:

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 YoungStarCoaching Manager 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 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.

Your Role:

As the YoungStar Coaching Manager, you will be responsible for supervising a team of coaches and content specialists to ensure that work is completed with fidelity and quality. The Coaching Manager builds and maintains a collaborative Professional Learning Community among coaching and training teams and ensures consistency and continuous improvement in coaching practices. They will report to the Deputy Director of Program Support to keep a clear line of communication on programmatic initiatives and related concerns between specialists and coaches across the state. The Coaching Manager also works with other Managers and their teams to streamline the work, develop and codify practices and protocol, and develop an overall coaching team that

supports the providers.

What You’ll Do:

• Recruit, hire, develop, and manage coaches and/or content specialist who deliver customized support to providers with their practices at the individual level, program level, or when needed toexecute the program with fidelity.
•  Build an effective team that is capable of delivering high-quality support and interfacing effectively with other YoungStar Connect teams, Coaching Managers, Content Specialists, Instructional Designers, subcontractors, and external resources.
•  Evaluate data to inform and improve individual and team practices.
•  Provide continual professional development for each team member at a regular frequency,including mentoring individuals as they complete their work with providers to ensure continued content expertise and consistency among team members.
•  Provide direct coaching support to programs in the Southeastern Region of Wisconsin (Kenosha, Milwaukee, Racine, or Waukesha County)which includes: working with assigned programs to collect and validate data and self-assessment results and to develop improvement goals and plans; engaging in a practice, observation, and reflection/feedback coaching cycle with providers; providing tools/resources to support program’s identified goals; completing program ratings; and inputting data into the YoungStar Case Management System.
•  Develop updates, and/or follows established protocols and procedures that ensure training and coaching practices are consistently and reliably deployed.
• Participate in assigned meetings, events and training as required (in-person and virtually, as well as attends ongoing professional development courses).
•  Supervise 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.
•  Educate direct reports on all department and company policies and procedures.
•  Meet with assigned staff regularly to identify and resolve problems, manage projects, track goals,and review work processes and procedures.
•  Represent the team and/or department at meetings, events, and training as required.

What You Bring:

• Associate’s degree or two credentials in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Child Development or related field required. Bachelor’s, Master's degree or Coaching Credential/Certification preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in the early education field required; experience in WI YoungStar system strongly preferred.
• 3+ years of center-based leadership experience and/or 2+ years of coaching experience required.
• Completion of all required state trainings and certifications.
• Experience delivering training within a single early education program or to multiple programs strongly preferred.
• Specialized training around implicit bias, anti-bias ECE programming, equity, inclusion and related area.
• Experience teaching or coaching in an ECE classroom/program setting; Experience coaching or training in Wi YoungStar system strongly preferred.
• Recognized as a Master Trainer and/or Approved Consultant through the Wisconsin Registry’s Professional Development Approval System (PDAS).
• Experience working with a variety of ECE program types, including at a minimum, both family and group childcare.
• Experience developing, implementing, and/or participating in a Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) in a program and/or local, regional, or state level.
• Physical exam and background checks are required for this position.
• Travel required locally in the Southeastern WI region up to 60% of the time for work-related meetings and coaching support.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and/or reliable transportation.

When/Where/How Much:

When: Fall 2025

Where: 60 % travel within Southeastern Region of Wisconsin (Kenosha, Milwaukee, Racine, or Waukesha County)

How Much: This position pays up to $76,737 annually

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 DevelopmentReimbursements
• 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 and lead growth in a company where purpose and values drive every decision, apply now to join us as our next YoungStar Coaching Manager. Together, we’ll help every child reach their fullest potential!

**Wisconsin residency required**

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