Executive Director of Early Childhood

Saginaw, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 16 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Administration

Job Summary

Position Type:
Administration/Executive Director

Date Posted:
11/13/2025

Location:
Saginaw ISD Administration Offices

District:
Saginaw Intermediate School District

POSITION TITLE: Executive Director of Early Childhood
CLASSIFICATION:Administrative
DEPARTMENT: Early Childhood
REPORTS TO: Deputy Superintendent of Instructional Programs
SALARY: $135344 - $155802 (based on education and experience)

SUMMARY OF POSITION
Reporting to the Deputy Superintendent of Instructional Programs the Executive Director of Early Childhood is responsible for executing the vision for early childhood programs serving children from Birth through age Executive Director provides strategic vision and leadership for all early learning and parenting programs ensuring alignment with Saginaw ISDs mission strategic priorities and state and federal early childhood requirements. Within this structure the Executive Director:

Serves as the Lead Early Childhood Contact (ECC) for the Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) and as Program Director for Head Start and Early Head Start (HS/EHS) grants.
Serves as SISDs administrative liaison to the Head Start Policy Council and ensures all governance reporting and communication requirements are met with the SISD Board of Education Policy Council and state and federal oversight entities.
Provide oversight to other early childhood-related state and federal grants (i.e. GSQ MIECHV HFA & LLG)
Builds and sustains a positive collaborative culture within the Early Childhood Department that fosters trust inclusion accountability and professional growth.
Provides strategic and operational leadership that meets the developmental cultural and linguistic needs of diverse children families and communities.
Leads the design innovation and evaluation of early childhood programs to strengthen school readiness expand equitable preschool enrollment and advance SISDs mission and strategic direction.
Oversees implementation of research-based curriculum screening assessment and evaluation systems to inform instructional and programmatic decisions.
Ensures that effective systems are in place to support all grant-funded programs including community needs assessments subrecipient selection and support recruitment family engagement communication record-keeping staff credentialing and fiscal and program monitoring.
Oversees compliance licensing and monitoring processes to ensure adherence to SISD Board policies Head Start Performance Standards GSRP requirements and all state and federal regulations governing early childhood education.
Ensures organizational readiness for federal and state audits reviews and on-site assessments.
Leads Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Program Self-Assessment processes incorporating data analysis and stakeholder feedback to inform and sustain ongoing improvement.
Ensures effective management of data systems for program monitoring outcomes reporting and informed decision-making.
Develops monitors and manages departmental budgets in compliance with SISD state and federal fiscal accountability standards.
Ensures appropriate recruitment selection supervision professional development and performance evaluation of all departmental staff in alignment with SISD policies contractual agreements and grant requirements.
Secures technical assistance and consultation to local districts and community partners in areas such as accreditation curriculum program evaluation and school improvement planning for GSRP.
Leads initiatives that promote inclusive practices family engagement and successful transitions from early childhood programs to K12 settings.
Collaborates across SISD departments to align instructional services special education supports and family service coordination.
Engages with community agencies policymakers and advisory groups to advocate for equitable high-quality early learning opportunities.
Performs additional duties as assigned by the Deputy Superintendent or Superintendent.

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP EXPECTATIONS

Act as a systems-level architect designing structures that promote equity alignment and sustainability.
Lead collaborative cross-departmental efforts that support the SISD strategic priorities.
Facilitate multi-stakeholder workstreams to address complex educational challenges.
Ensure that all programs are intentionally aligned outcome-driven and community-informed.
Support cross-divisional teams to address instructional gaps and enhance continuity across the Birth26 system.

QUALIFICATIONS

Masters degree in Early Childhood Education or related field required.
Valid Michigan Administrator Certification or the ability to obtain within three years.
Minimum five (5) years of experience in school administration early childhood programming or early childhood instruction.
Demonstrated expertise in program management staff supervision and compliance with state and federal grants.
Proven ability to lead program design implementation and evaluation aligned with strategic priorities.
Strong understanding of early childhood education policy practice and accountability systems.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with diverse partners including families community agencies and constituent districts.
Experience with budget development fiscal oversight and data-informed decision-making.
Commitment to advancing the districts strategic priorities and implementing the organizational Birth26 vision.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applicants must complete and submit an online Saginaw Intermediate School District application. Apply online at: In addition to the online application applicants are required to submit electronically a cover letter resume and at least three (3) letters of recommendation. An application may be obtained online by going to the SISD website and clicking on the Employment section.

Job ID: 4554
Posted: 11/13/25

Application Deadline: Open until filled.

Applicants desiring disability accommodations should contact the Human Resources Department An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action MFH Employer

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION
Saginaw Intermediate School District does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sexual orientation gender and gender identity disability age or national origin in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:

Executive Director of Human Resources
Saginaw Intermediate School District
3933 Barnard Road Saginaw MI 48603
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Position Type:Administration/Executive DirectorDate Posted:11/13/2025Location:Saginaw ISD Administration OfficesDistrict:Saginaw Intermediate School DistrictPOSITION TITLE: Executive Director of Early Childhood CLASSIFICATION:Administrative DEPARTMENT: Early Childhood REPORTS TO: De...

Position Type:
Administration/Executive Director

Date Posted:
11/13/2025

Location:
Saginaw ISD Administration Offices

District:
Saginaw Intermediate School District

Serves as the Lead Early Childhood Contact (ECC) for the Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) and as Program Director for Head Start and Early Head Start (HS/EHS) grants.
Serves as SISDs administrative liaison to the Head Start Policy Council and ensures all governance reporting and communication requirements are met with the SISD Board of Education Policy Council and state and federal oversight entities.
Provide oversight to other early childhood-related state and federal grants (i.e. GSQ MIECHV HFA & LLG)
Builds and sustains a positive collaborative culture within the Early Childhood Department that fosters trust inclusion accountability and professional growth.
Provides strategic and operational leadership that meets the developmental cultural and linguistic needs of diverse children families and communities.
Leads the design innovation and evaluation of early childhood programs to strengthen school readiness expand equitable preschool enrollment and advance SISDs mission and strategic direction.
Oversees implementation of research-based curriculum screening assessment and evaluation systems to inform instructional and programmatic decisions.
Ensures that effective systems are in place to support all grant-funded programs including community needs assessments subrecipient selection and support recruitment family engagement communication record-keeping staff credentialing and fiscal and program monitoring.
Oversees compliance licensing and monitoring processes to ensure adherence to SISD Board policies Head Start Performance Standards GSRP requirements and all state and federal regulations governing early childhood education.
Ensures organizational readiness for federal and state audits reviews and on-site assessments.
Leads Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Program Self-Assessment processes incorporating data analysis and stakeholder feedback to inform and sustain ongoing improvement.
Ensures effective management of data systems for program monitoring outcomes reporting and informed decision-making.
Develops monitors and manages departmental budgets in compliance with SISD state and federal fiscal accountability standards.
Ensures appropriate recruitment selection supervision professional development and performance evaluation of all departmental staff in alignment with SISD policies contractual agreements and grant requirements.
Secures technical assistance and consultation to local districts and community partners in areas such as accreditation curriculum program evaluation and school improvement planning for GSRP.
Leads initiatives that promote inclusive practices family engagement and successful transitions from early childhood programs to K12 settings.
Collaborates across SISD departments to align instructional services special education supports and family service coordination.
Engages with community agencies policymakers and advisory groups to advocate for equitable high-quality early learning opportunities.
Performs additional duties as assigned by the Deputy Superintendent or Superintendent.

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP EXPECTATIONS

Act as a systems-level architect designing structures that promote equity alignment and sustainability.
Lead collaborative cross-departmental efforts that support the SISD strategic priorities.
Facilitate multi-stakeholder workstreams to address complex educational challenges.
Ensure that all programs are intentionally aligned outcome-driven and community-informed.
Support cross-divisional teams to address instructional gaps and enhance continuity across the Birth26 system.

QUALIFICATIONS

Masters degree in Early Childhood Education or related field required.
Valid Michigan Administrator Certification or the ability to obtain within three years.
Minimum five (5) years of experience in school administration early childhood programming or early childhood instruction.
Demonstrated expertise in program management staff supervision and compliance with state and federal grants.
Proven ability to lead program design implementation and evaluation aligned with strategic priorities.
Strong understanding of early childhood education policy practice and accountability systems.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with diverse partners including families community agencies and constituent districts.
Experience with budget development fiscal oversight and data-informed decision-making.
Commitment to advancing the districts strategic priorities and implementing the organizational Birth26 vision.

Job ID: 4554
Posted: 11/13/25

Application Deadline: Open until filled.

Required Experience:

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