Early Childhood Coordinator

Notice of Vacancy

Early Childhood Services Department

Early Childhood Coordinator

Non-Union At-Will Full-Time position

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelors degree in Early Childhood or Child Development; Masters degree in early childhood preferred

• K-12 Administrative certificate required

Skills and Training

• Minimum of five years of related experience in an early childhood leadership role

• Experience in evaluating staff
• Trainer of Trainer for Birth-3 and Prek Literacy Essentials preferred
• Knowledge of Michigans childcare/early childhood systems including child care licensing and Michigans early childhood standards of quality

• Demonstrated skills in collaboration and partnership-building with educators childcare professionals and community partners

• Grant writing experience including state-funded and competitive applications
• Strong leadership and communication skills both oral and written

• Solid knowledge of literacy for children ages birth - 5th grade

• Experience in fostering effective early childhood initiatives

• Strong technology skills including the Google suite AI tools and the use of state and national data systems including NexSys EGrAMS MyTeachingStrategies ASQ Online MIEarlyChildhood
• Evidence of active participation and leadership in professional activities

Specific duties and responsibilities of this position

• Implement activities to support a high-quality birth to five system throughout the county and region to ensure positive child outcomes that support successful kindergarten entry.
• Collaboratively develop prepare and submit grant proposals. Provide grant oversight and prepare required grant reports.
• Coordinate and facilitate early literacy professional development.
• Lead early childhood programs and services related to family outreach and engagement including:
• Help Me Grow outreach and care coordination data collection and ASQ online
• Tri-Share
• MI Family Engagement Center (35i grant) implementation
• Implement and support the use of the MIEarlyChildhood system
• Support the GSRP early childhood contact with onboarding new GSRP sub-recipients.
• Evaluate GSRP teachers and early childhood staff as assigned
• Partner with the GSRP coordinator to complete GSRP and Strong Beginnings annual child file reviews and provide recruitment/enrollment support to sub-recipients.
• Collaborate with the Great Start Collaborative Coordinator to coordinate and align St. Clair Countys early childhood system.
• Establish and sustain relationships with a diverse group of early childhood stakeholders school districts community partners and local childcare providers to build collaborative partnerships.
• Maintain networks at the local regional and state levels.
• Facilitate local early childhood networks.
• Work cooperatively in a team capacity with early childhood department staff and others within St. Clair County RESA.
• Other duties as assigned by the Associate Director of Early Childhood

Compensation

Salary range of $82000-$86000 depending on expertise and experience and a comprehensive benefits package including multiple health insurance plans long-term disability vision dental and life insurance paid leave time paid holidays membership in the Michigan Public Schools Employee Retirement Plan and a positive work/life balance.

Application Procedure

How to Apply

Submit a complete application online at

Timeline

Posted: July 21 2026

Application Deadline: August 4 2026

Interviews: August 2026

Start date

Tentative pending board approval and successful completion of pre-employment drug screening and background checks.

About St. Clair County RESA

St. Clair County RESA is one of 56 intermediate school districts in Michigan. We are dedicated to providing cost-effective high-quality services to the countys students and the seven public school districts that educate them. RESA is committed to enhancing educational opportunities for all children. We offer programs and services that promote collaboration and cost savings among local school districts and community partners.

We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment where every team member plays a crucial role in our success.

Our Mission

Partnering to educate inform inspire and serve our communities

Our Vision

Educational excellence for all

Our Core Principles

• Excellence: We ensure all students flourish through an engaging education that honors their voices.
• Inclusivity: We value people for who they are celebrate our diversity and embrace the contributions of all students families and staff
• Integrity: We practice our mission and vision by acting ethically honestly and respectfully
• Collaboration: We engage in internal and external partnerships to promote creativity and forward-thinking
• Stewardship: We leverage human fiscal and material resources for the sustainability of our community

We are an equal opportunity employer

The St. Clair County Regional Educational Service Agency Board of Education complies with all federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination and with all requirements and regulations of the United States Department of Education and the Michigan State Department of Education.

It is the policy of the RESA Board of Education that no person on the basis of sex race color religion national origin ancestry height weight age marital or family status or handicap shall be discriminated against excluded from participating in denied the benefits of or otherwise be subjected to discrimination in any program employment practice or activity for which it is responsible or for which it receives financial assistance from the United State Department of Education or the Michigan State Department of Education.

All new hires are subject to an employment entrance drug and alcohol testing and a fingerprinting/background check with law enforcement agencies.

Required Experience:

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