Fast Facts

Join Acelero Learning as an Early Learning Specialist, dedicated to enhancing early childhood education for children and families, especially those with disabilities and special needs.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include coaching teaching staff, supporting curriculum planning, and ensuring the implementation of early learning methodologies for school readiness.

Skills: Required skills include a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field, certification in special education, and prior experience in early childhood settings.

Qualifications: Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree, bilingual education skills, and previous experience with community partnerships and Head Start programs.

Location: The position is based in Milwaukee, WI, with occasional out-of-state travel required.

Compensation: $74751 - $74751 / Annually

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.

We are seeking an experienced Early Learning Specialist. In this role, you will work as part of a team to ensure school readiness for the children we serve, including those with disabilities and special needs.

Why Acelero?

Our mission is bold: To design and deliver research and evidence-based approaches to eliminate the gaps between young children's 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: Championing Equality, Data-Informed Learning; Transparent & Open Communication; Growth Mindset; Championing Equality; Caring Teams & Communities.

Your Role:

Ensure full implementation of all aspects of Acelero Learning’s Early Learning methodology and system of recordkeeping, reporting, and ongoing monitoring. This includes using the Early Learning Inclusion Specialist Success • Rubric (ELIS-SR) to self-assess and set goals for continual growth.

What You’ll Do:

• Support Center Directors in coaching and mentoring of teaching staff using CLASS, the Teacher Success Rubric and other teaching performance tools reliably (e.g. TPOT/TIPITOS and ERS)

• Support Center Directors in effectively facilitating professional learning communities related to curriculum planning and assessment data

• Support teaching staff in all areas of educational quality, in particular implementing differentiated instruction for children with special needs or challenging behaviors

• Ensure timely identification, referral, identified services and transition support for children with disabilities

• Participate in ongoing recruitment of children with disabilities by establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with LEA and Part C agencies

• Work with Center Directors and Teachers to apply and analyze performance-based assessment data with the goal of utilizing results for planning and individualizing instruction

• Track and analyze child outcomes and program quality assessment data; use the data to make program development recommendations

• Assist the education team in planning and implementing comprehensive, differentiated, and sequential professional development for education staff

• Assist in the interviewing, on-boarding, coaching, and training of teaching staff and Center Directors

• Provide coverage for the Center Directors when needed

• Assist in the collaboration and coordination within education team and across service areas and initiatives

• Participate in leadership activities and meetings as appropriate

• Recognize that your job description is service area specific and that a successful employee upholds the overall employment standards outlined in the Employee Handbook and specifically, but not limited to: confidentiality, child abuse reporting, attendance and dependability, appropriate dress, customer service and support to all families, prudent use of program resources, and promoting and maintaining a safe environment for children, families and staff

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education OR Bachelor’s degree in related field with at least 12 credits in early childhood education and experience teaching preschool aged children OR state awarded preschool teaching certification with experience teaching preschool aged children; Master’s degree preferred

• Certification in special education required and bilingual education preferred

• A passion for achieving positive child and family outcomes through high quality educational services

• Previous experience teaching, supervising and coaching in an early childhood setting, serving children with disabilities

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, in a number of forums

• Ability to multi-task, work independently, efficiently organize and communicate effectively with off-site supervisors

• Reliability in CLASS and ECERS-R preferred

• Ability to obtain reliability in CLASS and/or ECERS-R within first year of employment

• Prior Head Start experience preferred

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

• Previous experience with collaborations and community partnerships preferred

Additional Requirements:

• Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation with state-mandated minimum insurance coverage(s) on your vehicle and the ability to travel out of state on occasion

• Proficiency with technology such as video cameras, Microsoft Office, and databases

• Ability to lift a child weighing 40 pounds, 20 times a day if needed

• Ability to obtain certification in CPR and First Aid

• Pass physical examination, background check, and fingerprinting screen

When/Where/How Much:

When: Spring 2026

Where: Milwaukee, WI, 53220

How Much: $74,751.60

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 $800 annually
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for health and dependent care expenses
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with up to 4% company match and immediate vesting
• Company-paid 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 and lead growth in a company where purpose and values drive every decision, apply now to join us as our next Early Learning Inclusion Specialist. 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.