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Milan Area Schools

Executive Director of Early Childhood

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 8 weeks ago

Location: Milan, MI (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/13/2026

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What they do

A Preschool or Childcare Director manages and directs programs for very young children. Supervises child care workers and pre-school teachers. Proposes policies, program fees and budgets for approval by a program board or administrative agency or implements policies of a national organization. Meets with parents and staff to discuss the development, learning and behavior of children in the program or center. Orders supplies and monitors maintenance and cleaning at a facility. Ensures that the program or center meets state and federal guidelines.

$47,210 / year median in Michigan

+15% projected growth

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Job Description

The Milan Area School District is seeking a highly qualified Executive Director of Early Childhood to serve as the educational leader and program manager for the Paddock Early Childhood Center (PECC). PECC serves students ranging from birth to age 5, offering specialized programming including infant/toddler rooms, the Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) preschool, and tuition-based preschool rooms. The PECC Director fosters a safe, supportive, and culturally inclusive learning environment dedicated to school readiness and foundational growth.

Key Responsibilities Program Management & Compliance:

Manage, monitor, and evaluate all early childhood programming to ensure absolute compliance with Michigan LARA licensing rules and

MDE GSRP

implementation guidelines.

Childcare Oversight:

Direct and oversee school-aged childcare programs, ensuring high-quality enrichment activities, smooth before/after-school operations, and safe multi-age supervision.

Curriculum & Coaching:

Oversee the implementation of evidence-based early childhood curricula and assessment tools; provide instructional coaching and professional development to teaching staff.

Preferred Candidate Profile Program & Regulatory Knowledge:

Working knowledge of GSRP implementation requirements, allowable expenditures, state compliance reporting, and State of Michigan LARA rules/regulations.

Curriculum Expertise:

Experience with evidence-based curricula (such as HighScope or Creative Curriculum) and program observation/assessment tools.

Data-Driven Leadership:

Proficient at utilizing screening tools, assessment data, and program metrics to drive instructional coaching and continuous quality improvement.

Community Collaboration:

Skilled at fostering strong parent-school partnerships and collaborating with Intermediate School Districts (ISDs) and local stakeholders to maximize enrollment and support services.

Culture Builder:

Dedicated to cultivating a collaborative, supportive, trusting, and inclusive environment for staff, students, and families.