Family Engagement Advocate

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 passionate about building strong partnerships with families and empowering them to support their children's success? Acelero Learning is seeking a dedicated Family Engagement Advocate to strengthen family engagement, promote school readiness, and help families achieve their goals through meaningful relationships, coaching, and community connections.

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.

The Role:

As a Family Engagement Advocate, you will play a key role in engaging families as active partners in their children's healthy development and school readiness. You will build trusting relationships with families, provide individualized coaching and support, connect families to community resources, and create opportunities that strengthen parent leadership, family self-sufficiency, and community engagement.

Working collaboratively with education, health, disabilities, and family services teams, you will help create a welcoming environment where every family feels valued, supported, and empowered. This position may support multiple center locations based on program needs.

What You'll Do

• Build Strong Family Partnerships: Develop trusting relationships with families that encourage active participation in their child's education and healthy development.
• Promote School Readiness: Coach families on positive parent-child interactions, home learning activities, literacy, and family routines that support children's social, emotional, and academic success.
• Support Family Goals: Partner with families to complete Family Self-Assessments and Family Partnership Agreements while helping them achieve individualized goals related to education, employment, housing, and overall self-sufficiency.
• Connect Families to Resources: Identify and coordinate community resources, referrals, and support services that address each family's unique needs.
• Lead Family Engagement Activities: Plan and facilitate family workshops, parent groups, leadership opportunities, and engagement events that foster connection, advocacy, and community involvement.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with teachers, health staff, disabilities specialists, and center leadership to provide coordinated support for children and families.
• Maintain Documentation: Ensure timely and accurate case notes, family records, referrals, electronic documentation, and required program reports.

What You Bring:

• Passion for Family Engagement: A commitment to strengthening families and creating positive outcomes for children through meaningful partnerships and culturally responsive practices.
• Communication Excellence: Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to build trusting relationships with families, community partners, and colleagues.
• Education: Associate's degree in Social Work, Family and Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Human Services, or a related field required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience supporting families with young children and helping parents advocate for themselves and their children.
• Experience working in diverse or low-income communities preferred.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, electronic documentation, and data management systems.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Additional Requirements:

• Valid driver's license and/or reliable transportation.
• Ability to travel locally up to 10% for meetings, trainings, and family support activities.
• Successful completion of required background checks and physical examination.

When/Where/How Much:

When: Fall 2026

Where : Acelero Learning, Monmouth Middlesex County - Commerce Center

How Much : Starting at $25.00 per hour + comprehensive benefits package

Why You'll Love Working with Us

• A meaningful mission that transforms the lives of children and families.
• A collaborative, inclusive culture where your ideas and professional growth are valued.
• Opportunities to build lasting relationships with families and create positive community impact.
• 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 ready to make a lasting difference by empowering families and helping children thrive, apply today to become our next Family Engagement Advocate. Together, we'll build stronger families, stronger communities, and brighter futures for every child.

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.