Early Childhood Director 2305
Early Childhood Director 2305
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Job Description
April 30 2025
Rochester Community Schools announces the following vacancy. Applications will be accepted until filled.
EARLY CHILDHOODDIRECTOR
QUALIFICATIONS
- Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development MA preferred.
- Michigan elementary certificate with a minimum of five 5 years of experience preferred.
- Previous program or building leadership experience preferred.
- Must have a valid Michigan Administrative Certification.
- 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 parentschool 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.
Salary and Benefits per Directors Personnel Manual
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Interested and qualified applicants must complete an online application at:
PROCESS:
Selection of an individual to fill this vacancy is determined by the appropriate administrators based upon experience qualifications and professional attributes.
TITLE: EARLY CHILDHOODDIRECTOR
REPORTS TO:Assistant Superintendent of Early Childhood and Elementary Education
SUPERVISES:All aspects of the Early Childhood Programs including GSRP Head Start and tuition based general education preschool programs.
JOB GOAL: 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.
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 preschool personnel making employment recommendations
- Prepares and administers early childhood budgets (tuition and GSRP programs)
- Recommends qualified candidates and provides orientation for new staff
- Promotes staff initiative innovation and selfimprovement
- Proactively addresses disciplinary 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
- Acts as liaison for parent concerns and special requests
- Maintains Districtowned equipment and develops preventative maintenance plans
- Oversees timely and efficient client invoicing procedures
- 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 Rochester Community Schools program staff
- Serves on committees supporting district initiatives
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Adopted:4/25
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
