To provide for the safety and welfare needs of early childhood age children in a wholesome environment and to manage classrooms and facilities housing early childhood programming.Qualifications:

Must have a valid Michigan Administrative Certification.
Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development preferred.
Michigan elementary certificate with a minimum of five (5) years of experience preferred.
Previous program or building leadership experience preferred.
Experience with GSRP programming and state/federal grant processes and procedures.
Familiarity and experience with the State of Michigan DHHS (LARA) Licensing.
Knowledge preschool curriculum and evidence based best and emerging practices in Early Childhood education.
Skill in fostering strong parent-school partnerships.
Excellent communication, group leadership, and team management skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and function independently.
Must be able to work flexible hours to accommodate the needs of the community.
Demonstrates qualities of professional leadership among teachers, parents and students.

Supervision:All aspects of the Early Childhood Programs, including GSRP, and 3rd party tuition-based general education preschool programs.Performance Responsibilities:

Administers early childhood programs meeting all LARA requirements and safety standards.
Demonstrates extensive knowledge of child development and Early Childhood Curriculum
Leads, monitors and supports curriculum implementation, including best instructional practices.
Leads development, supervision, and evaluation of instruction and staff development
Coordinates preventative safety across all program areas and facilities.
Provides staff meetings and trainings according to licensing regulations
Recruits, trains, and supervises GSRP personnel, making employment recommendations
Prepares and administers early childhood budgets (GSRP programs)
Recommends qualified candidates and provides orientation for new staff
Promotes staff initiative, innovation, and self-improvement
Proactively addresses behavior matters in preschool classrooms and programming
Balances office/financial management with instructional leadership
Prepares and updates program schedules and operational rules
Strengthens community relationships and communication with staff and parents
Assist with planning district family and community activities, such as Kindergarten Round-up and open houses
Provide positive communication between staff, students and parents, and the community
Acts as liaison for parent concerns and special requests
Maintains District-owned equipment and develops preventative maintenance plans
Authorizes purchases within budgetary limitations and District rules
Leads preschool marketing efforts for current and future enrollment
Participates in Early Childhood leadership networks at county and state levels
Advocates for Early Childhood education and future focused programming
Collaborates with other Flat Rock Community Schools program staff
Serves on committees supporting district initiatives
Oversee daily building operations.
Ensures building safety and security protocols are followed.
Participate in district leadership meetings and contribute to system-wide initiatives.
Monitors district-wide attendance data to identify trends and areas of concern.
Develop and implement attendance intervention plans in collaboration with school staff and families, such as Ram Connect.
Coordinate with families to address barriers to regular attendance, such as transportation, housing instability, or health issues.
Communicate regularly with school administrators, counselors, and attendance teams.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary & Benefits:
Commensurate with experiencePosting Deadline:
Until FilledSelection Process:Selection of an individual to fill this vacancy is determined by the appropriate administrators based upon experience, qualifications, and professional attributes.

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