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.
Are you organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about supporting a team that makes a difference in the lives of children and families? Acelero Learning is seeking a dedicated Administrative Assistant to provide essential administrative and operational support to the Center Director and Early Head Start program. In this role, you will help ensure the center operates efficiently by managing day-to-day administrative functions, maintaining accurate records, supporting families and staff, and coordinating important center communications and activities.
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.
As an Administrative Assistant , you will serve as an important point of contact for the center, providing administrative support to the Center Director, staff, families, and visitors. You will manage daily clerical responsibilities, coordinate records and reports, support fiscal and operational processes, maintain office supplies and systems, and help ensure information is communicated accurately and efficiently.
Your ability to stay organized, maintain confidentiality, manage multiple priorities, and provide excellent customer service will help create a welcoming and well-organized environment for children, families, and staff.
Provide Administrative Support: Provide day-to-day administrative and clerical support to the Center Director and Early Head Start program, including correspondence, reports, forms, charts, memos, and other documents.
Support Families & Visitors: Serve as a welcoming point of contact for parents, families, visitors, and community members by providing courteous and helpful assistance and directing inquiries appropriately.
Manage Records & Data: Complete data entry, maintain accurate electronic and hard-copy records, coordinate recordkeeping and reporting, and manage the Pre-K counts database with accuracy and integrity.
Coordinate Office Operations: Manage office supplies and inventory, coordinate mail and postal needs, maintain office equipment, and ensure necessary forms and manuals are current and accessible.
Support Meetings & Communication: Attend operational staff meetings, prepare and distribute meeting minutes, and communicate important information through email, memos, reports, and other written and verbal communications.
Support Fiscal & Operational Processes: Assist with fiscal management, purchasing, and other administrative processes while ensuring information is organized and available to appropriate staff.
Maintain Confidentiality: Handle confidential correspondence, documents, conversations, meetings, and calls with professionalism and discretion.
Stay Organized & Prioritize: Manage multiple projects and requests from various stakeholders, prioritize competing responsibilities, and complete assignments accurately and within established deadlines.
Support Center Operations: Assist the Center Director with staff call-outs, licensing-related administrative needs, volunteer clerical support, and other center operational activities as needed.
A professional, welcoming demeanor and a commitment to providing excellent service to children, families, staff, visitors, and community partners.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate information clearly and professionally.
High school diploma required.
Associate's degree in Business Administration or a related field preferred.
Previous experience in an office, administrative, clerical, or customer service environment.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Computer proficiency, including Google Workspace, spreadsheets, basic data management systems, email, internet navigation, and standard office equipment.
Ability to learn new systems and processes quickly in a dynamic environment.
Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and collaborate with staff across different service areas.
Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Ability to travel locally or long-distance up to 10% for work-related meetings, training, and events.
Successful completion of required background checks and physical examination.
When: August 2026
Where: Acelero Learning – Henderson
How Much: Starting at $17.40 per hour + comprehensive benefits package
A meaningful mission that transforms the lives of children and families.
A collaborative, inclusive culture where your contributions are valued.
Opportunities to develop administrative, organizational, and leadership skills.
A supportive team environment focused on professional growth and continuous improvement.
Comprehensive benefits that support your overall well-being, including:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with multiple plan options
Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance
Professional Development Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Wellness Programs, including virtual fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes
Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Identity Theft Protection, and Employee Discount Perks
If you're organized, dependable, and ready to play an important role in supporting a mission-driven early learning program, apply today to become our next Administrative Assistant Together, we'll help create an environment where children, families, and staff can thrive.
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.
We envision a world where children become champions of their own making; where nothing stands in the way of their infinite promise.
Acelero Learning was founded in 2001 by a former Head Start teacher and Children Defense Fund staffer, with a clear mission -- to work with local communities to improve the quality of Head Start programs. In 2005, Acelero Learning began to directly administer Early Head Start and Head Start programs through delegate agencies -- locally managed affiliates with their own local boards of directors that received dedicated support from the Acelero Learning Support Center in New York.
Today, Acelero Learning affiliates operate a network of Head Start and other early childhood programs serving nearly 5,000 young children and families across the country. Our affiliates in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Camden, Monmouth and Middlesex Counties in New Jersey, Clark County, Nevada, Aiken and Barnwell Counties in South Carolina and Racine and Milwaukee counties in Wisconsin have each improved the delivery of early childhood education in their communities -- increasing enrollment, improving teacher salaries and dramatically expanding the number of hours of programming for children and families.
