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Are you a strategic leader passionate about equity impact and building systems that drive real outcomes for children and families Shine Early Learning is seeking a mission-driven Deputy Director to lead cross-functional family and health teams and strengthen implementation of our two-generation approach to early learning. Your leadership will help shape high-quality programs that support school readiness and family well-being.
Your Role:
As Deputy Director you will provide visionary hands-on leadership to interdisciplinary family engagement and health teams ensuring Shine Early Learnings research-based approach is executed with excellence. You will drive strategy coach leaders and foster innovation to improve child and family outcomes. Your work will support partners in achieving full enrollment implementing high-quality services and aligning with Head Start standards and Shines integrated model.
**This position is based in Milwaukee WI**
What Youll Do:
Lead family engagement and health teams across Shines partner sites to execute high-impact two-generation strategies
Use data to drive continuous quality improvement and monitor execution across family services and health programs
Oversee recruitment enrollment health access and compliance to ensure all children are connected to high-quality services
Develop and coach leaders using Shines competency-based rubrics and reflective supervision approach
Build external partnerships support community engagement and establish center-level family leadership structures
Design and implement systems to support health screenings family outreach and home-to-classroom curriculum alignment
Ensure all services meet or exceed Head Start Performance Standards
Represent Shine Early Learning in national networks and strategic partnerships
What You Bring:
A bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education Family and Child Development Social Work Public Health or a related field (Masters preferred)
35 years of experience managing programs and supervising educational or family engagement teams
Proven success in program and operational leadership including continuous improvement and fiscal oversight
Experience working with Head Start or similar early childhood programs
A track record of building high-functioning mission-aligned teams and leading through influence
Strong written and verbal communication skills with comfort presenting to internal and external stakeholders
A valid drivers license and reliable transportation
When/Where/How Much:
When: Summer 2025
Where: Milwaukee WI
How Much: $/year
Interested in next steps Apply today or if you have questions please reach out to Aisling Toby who is managing the search for this role.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and healthy workplace.
Required Experience:
Director
Full-Time