Early Childhood Specialist (GSRP)

Ensure high-quality preschool Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) compliance across Lenawee County through regular on-going classroom assessment support and addition this position works collaboratively with the Early Childhood Contact and other district Early Childhood Specialists to ensure quality cohesive programming and ongoing learning opportunities for our teaching teams. The Early Childhood Specialist will work to ensure the development and delivery of high-quality pre-kindergarten services and to support and coach classroom staff. The service area will include programs in local school districts and other community-based preschool partners within Lenawee County.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Required:

• Masters degree in early childhood education or child development . Comparable or other relevant graduate degrees will be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant job experience in early childhood education (working with young children in a group setting program planning and implementation program evaluation staff supervision/development and program management).
• Knowledge of State of Michigan Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers.
• Must have or acquire status as a reliable observer in the CLASS and have or obtain formal training in the selected approved curriculum child assessment and screening tools of the classrooms supported.
• Experience and training in the Creative Curriculum preschool curriculum.
• Knowledge Teaching Strategies Gold child assessment.
• Experience in mentoring or coaching data integration/analysis community outreach and philanthropy.
• Leadership ability and cultural sensitivity to develop relationships between diverse populations and multiple agencies across the county.
• Prior experience working in community-based initiatives as well as knowledge of the local early childhood community preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational leadership and interpersonal skills.

• Possess Valid Michigan Driver License Employee must provide his or her own transportation for job-related travel.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

220 days Grade F

Grant-funded position.

$64000 - $83200(New Hire Range - Salary based on 260 Work Days)

ROLE DESCRIPTION

The salary range listed above is subject to change based on the Board of Educations approval amendment or adoption of applicable compensation schedules wage scales or other compensation-related actions. Nothing in this posting should be construed as a guarantee of a specific salary placement or as limiting the Boards authority to establish or modify compensation.

The Lenawee Intermediate School District (LISD) Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity) disability age religion height weight marital or family status military status ancestry genetic information or any other legally protected category (collectively Protected Classes) in its programs and activities including employment opportunities. For more details including policies and contact information please visit the following:

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