Shine Early Learning

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Shine Early Learning is seeking a seasoned Director of Partnership Development to expand and deepen public-sector partnerships with state, regional, and local government agencies. This role presents a rare opportunity to influence how public systems design, fund, and implement early childhood services by leading partnerships from early relationship development through procurement and contract execution. The Director will help drive national growth by positioning Shine as a trusted partner in transforming early learning systems. As Director of Partnership Development, Public Systems, you will lead the origination, development, and closing of government partnerships with state, regional, and local agencies and school districts. This role owns the full public-sector partnership lifecycle from relationship-building and legislative alignment through procurement, contracting, and transition to implementation. You’ll bring deep expertise in government decision-making and funding structures to expand Shine Early Learning’s national footprint. What You Bring: A proven track record of closing deals with state, regional, or local government entities Deep understanding of public-sector procurement, contracting, and legislative cycles Strong relationship-building skills with senior government leaders and stakeholders Exceptional writing ability to support proposals, grants, and procurement submissions Experience navigating non-RFP pathways such as sole source or contract expansions Comfort collaborating across finance, legal, and implementation teams Willingness to travel regularly to support partnership development When/Where/How Much: When: Early 2026 Where: Remote (Up to 50% of the time for work related meetings and events) How Much: This position pays up to $120,000 per year, with eligibility for a sales incentive plan. Why You’ll Love Working with Us: A unique opportunity to lead public-sector partnerships with national impact A collaborative, people-first culture that values innovation and results Comprehensive benefits, including: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with multiple plan options HSA with up to $400 (individual) / $800 (family) in company contributions FSAs for health and dependent care expenses 401(k) with up to 3% company match Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance $500 per year in Professional Development Reimbursements Wellness programs, EAP, and virtual health support Pet Insurance, Legal Aid, and Employee Perks If you’re energized by the opportunity to build something transformational and lead with vision and purpose, apply now for this exciting opportunity. Let’s work together to help every child reach their full potential. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and healthy workplace. Shine Early Learning is committed to proving that every child can succeed at the highest levels – and demonstrating that high-impact, evidence-based approaches can help early childhood programs truly make the difference in a child's life. Shine Early Learning offers dedicated resources and an integrated programmatic approach to help Head Start and early education programs reach their own ambitious goals. The Shine Early Learning approach is developed, implemented, and continuously refined at Acelero Learning, a high-performing Head Start and Early Head Start program serving more than 5,000 children across the nation. Acelero Learning was named an Exemplar Head Start provider by Bellwether Education Partners, a leading education research and consulting firm. Through the implementation of an integrated programmatic approach, Acelero Learning has produced some of the largest child outcome gains ever recorded at an individual Head Start program. Acelero Learning's evaluation study conducted by NIEER show children served for two years make twice the gain of average Head Start participants, as compared to the 2009 FACES data.