Posting Date : May 4, 2026 Expiration Date : Until Filled
Stockbridge Community Schools is seeking an innovative and dynamic individual for the position of Early Childhood Director. This is a position that will encompass the entire early childhood program and also involves providing leadership for the elementary staff.
STARTING DATE: July 1, 2026
REPORTS TO: Superintendent/Building Principal
SUPERVISES: All aspects of the Early Childhood Programs, including GSRP, tuition based general education preschool programs.
Job Summary and 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 pre-school 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 self-improvement
- 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
- 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 Stockbridge Community Schools program staff
- Serves on committees supporting district initiatives
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Demonstrates instructional leadership
- Actively engages in the IEP process and supporting plans
- Experience in developing and supporting MTSS and PBIS frameworks
- Punctual, reliable and predictable attendance is required
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 including experience leading literacy or other initiatives
- Must have a valid Michigan Administrative Certification or ability to attain a certificate
- Experience with GSRP programming and state/federal grant processes and procedures
- Familiarity and experience with the State of Michigan DHHS (LARA) Licensing
- Knowledge of preschool curriculum and evidence based best and emerging practices in Early Childhood education
- Skill in fostering strong parent-school 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:
The salary and benefits will be commensurate with education and experience of the candidate.
Candidates interested in submitting an application for the above position should apply at https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/stockbridgemi with hiring managers Superintendent Brian Friddle and Julie White.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
It is the policy of Stockbridge Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender/sex, age, disability, height, weight, marital status, or lack of English language speaking skills, in its programs, services or activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Director of Human Resources, 100 Price Avenue Ste. A, Stockbridge, Mi. 49285 (517) 851-7188.
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Posting Date : May 4, 2026 Expiration Date : Until Filled
Stockbridge Community Schools is seeking an innovative and dynamic individual for the position
of Early Childhood Director. This is a position that will encompass the entire early childhood
program and also involves providing leadership for the elementary staff.
STARTING DATE: July 1, 2026
REPORTS TO: Superintendent/Building Principal
SUPERVISES: All aspects of the Early Childhood Programs, including GSRP,
tuition based general education preschool programs.
Job Summary and 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 pre-school 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 self-improvement
● 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
● 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 Stockbridge Community Schools program staff
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● Serves on committees supporting district initiatives
● Performs other duties as assigned
● Demonstrates instructional leadership
● Actively engages in the IEP process and supporting plans
● Experience in developing and supporting MTSS and PBIS frameworks
● Punctual, reliable and predictable attendance is required
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 including experience leading
literacy or other initiatives
● Must have a valid Michigan Administrative Certification or ability to attain a certificate
● Experience with GSRP programming and state/federal grant processes and procedures
● Familiarity and experience with the State of Michigan DHHS (LARA) Licensing
● Knowledge of preschool curriculum and evidence based best and emerging practices in
Early Childhood education
● Skill in fostering strong parent-school 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:
The salary and benefits will be commensurate with education and experience of the candidate.
Candidates interested in submitting an application for the above position should apply at
https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/stockbridgemi with hiring managers Superintendent Brian Friddle
and Julie White.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
It is the policy of Stockbridge Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender/sex, age,
disability, height, weight, marital status, or lack of English language speaking skills, in its programs, services or activities. The following
person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Director of Human Resources, 100 Price
Avenue Ste. A, Stockbridge, Mi. 49285 (517) 851-7188.
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