Are you a strategic team player with a passion for growth, innovation, and transforming the landscape of early childhood education? Acelero, Inc. is looking for a Home Based Visitor 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 a Home Based Visitor for a Head Start/Early Head Start program, you will be working individually with 10-12 families to support the development of the family and their children. The Home-Based Visitor will work collaboratively with a team of other Home-Based Visitors to implement the curriculum to achieve outcomes for children and families of all backgrounds and abilities
What You’ll Do:
Child Growth & Development: Use knowledge of child development principles to work with children, collaborate with service areas, and communicate with stakeholders.
Curriculum Implementation: Implement a home-visiting curriculum that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement, and self-motivation for children of all abilities.
Behavioral Support: Address challenging behaviors by identifying causes, implementing preventive measures, and partnering with families for home support.
Documentation: Use observations and anecdotal notes to document progress and individualize curriculum.
Family Services: Apply a family-centered philosophy, recognizing parents as the "Primary Educator" and providing opportunities for parent socialization and peer support networks.
Home Visits: Conduct 46 weekly home visits per family, each lasting at least 90 minutes.
Socialization Activities: Plan and facilitate 22 group socialization activities per school year.
Comprehensive Support: Provide education and support in health, nutrition, mental health, and disabilities services.
Assessments & Referrals: Conduct screenings and assessments to create individualized goals and support families through special needs referral processes.
Collaboration: Work with families on "Family Success Road Maps" and ensure health requirements (e.g., immunizations, exams) are met.
Advocacy: Act as a liaison between families and community resources.
Record Keeping: Maintain accurate, confidential records in an electronic database system.
Participates in assigned meetings, events and training as required
What You Bring:
Possession of a Home-Based CDA credential OR an equivalent credential (e.g., an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree with relevant Early Childhood Education (ECE) or Infant/Toddler coursework).
Experience and skills in assisting parents with advocacy and decision-making. Knowledge of adult learning is a plus.
Regular local travel to and from families’ homes, the main office, and program sites, with limited additional travel (up to ~10%) for in-person training and meetings with Shine.
Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for frequent local travel.
Physical exam and background checks are required for this position.
When/Where/How Much:
When: Spring 2025
Where: The Bronx, NY - local travel
How Much: The range for this position is $50,000 - $57,000 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 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, apply now to join us as our next Home Based Visitor. Together, we’ll help every child reach their fullest potential!
We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and healthy workplace.
Our mission is to focus early learning on what matters most - inside classrooms, in partnership with families, and across organizations - to eliminate the gaps between young children’s inherent potential and their achievement in school and life.
All of the Shine Early Learning tools and approaches were developed, implemented, and refined at Acelero Learning, a high-performing Head Start and Early Head Start program serving more than 4,400 children across the nation. Through the integrated implementation of these tools, Acelero Learning has produced some of the largest child outcome gains ever recorded at an individual Head Start program. Acelero Learning's latest evaluation data shows children served for two years making twice the gain of average Head Start program, as compared to the 2009 FACES data.
Shine Early Learning is committed to proving that every child can succeed at the highest levels – and that high-impact, proven approaches can help early childhood programs across the country truly make the difference in a child's life. Shine Early Learning offers dedicated resources, high-impact tools, and our new Shine Insight data system to help Head Start and early education programs reach their own ambitious goals.
