Fast Facts

Shine Early Learning is seeking a mission-driven Health Coordinator to enhance health and wellness systems for children and families, ensuring access to necessary care and support.

Responsibilities: Lead family engagement and wellness strategies, coach health teams, develop community partnerships, and monitor quality improvement initiatives.

Skills: Experience in program management, leadership, partnership development, and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications: Associate's Degree required; Bachelor's Degree or RN preferred. 3-5 years experience in early childhood programs is necessary.

Location: Milwaukee, WI, USA

Compensation: $50000 - $55000 / Annually

Are you a health-focused leader committed to ensuring children and families have access to the care and support they need to thrive? Shine Early Learning is looking for a collaborative and mission-driven Health Coordinatorto help build strong systems that promote health, wellness, and family well-being across our programs.

Your Role:

As a Health Coordinator, you will lead and support the implementation of Shine’s family engagement and wellness strategies to improve school readiness and long-term outcomes for children. You’ll guide and coach health and family services teams, develop community partnerships, and help build aligned systems that center families and promote healthy development.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide coaching and supervision to family services and health team members, helping them build capacity and core competencies
• Develop partnerships with local organizations to ensure children and families have access to necessary health and wellness services
• Collaborate across Early Learning and Mental Health & Disabilities teams to promote aligned family practices and services
• Monitor execution of strategies using quality improvement tools and ensure compliance with Head Start standards
• Represent the department in meetings, trainings, and collaborative events
• Support continuous program improvement through data-informed decision-making and team reflection

What You Bring:

• Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Family and Child Development, Social Work, Public Health, or a related field required. Bachelor's Degree or RN preferred.
• 3–5 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 driver’s license and reliable transportation

When/Where/How Much:

When: Summer 2025

Where: Milwaukee, WI

How Much: $50,000-55,000/year

Interested in next steps? Apply today or if you have questions, please reach out to Aisling Toby at aisling@shineearly.com, who is managing the search for this role.

Please note that this hiring initiative is part of our strategic preparation for expected new grants. The continuation of the recruitment process is contingent upon the successful finalization of these grants. We commit to keeping final candidates informed of our progress and appreciate your interest in joining Shine Early Learning.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and healthy workplace.