Early Childhood Center Principal - Livonia Early Childhood Center

Livonia Public Schools•Livonia, MI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Livonia Public Schools is seeking a highly qualified principal for the Livonia Early Childhood Center who will create and contribute to a highly functioning work and learning environment grounded in respect, collaboration, and understanding for all individuals. The principal serves as the lead learner and instructional leader, creating the conditions and structures that support continuous improvement in learning, development, and outcomes for early childhood students and the staff who serve them. The Livonia Early Childhood Center Principal is responsible for coordinating and overseeing all aspects of the District's early childhood programs, including integrated general and special education preschool programs, GSRP, childcare, and extended care programs. The principal provides leadership for a comprehensive early childhood program, ensuring alignment across programs and services while fostering strong partnerships with families, staff, community partners, and other District leaders. The principal reports to the Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Programs and Instructional Services.

Requirements

Minimum of a master's degree with graduate study in any of the following: school administration, educational leadership or early childhood education
Must have a valid Michigan Administrative Certification or be enrolled in an approved preparation program leading to certification as a school administrator within three months of start date and on track to earn certification within three years
Michigan elementary teaching certificate and/or special education certificate with a minimum of five (5) years of experience
Familiarity with the State of Michigan MiLEAP Licensing
Knowledge of best practices, preschool curriculum, evidence-based practices, and emerging practices in early childhood education
Skill in fostering strong family-school partnerships
Highly effective communication skills, 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 early childhood center programs
Demonstrates high levels of professional leadership with teachers, staff, families, and students.

Responsibilities

Embraces the District's mission, vision, and collective commitments and makes decisions that reflect the District's philosophy of placing the needs of children and their education first.
Contributes to the District's four core priority areas and supports their implementation across early childhood programs.
Creates and sustains a highly positive, joyful, welcoming, and inclusive environment where children feel safe and excited to learn and where staff and families feel valued and connected.
Maintains collaborative and productive relationships with students, families, staff, District leaders, and community partners.
Provides leadership for the day-to-day operation and continuous improvement of all early childhood programs, including preschool, GSRP, childcare, and extended care.
Serves as an instructional leader by establishing clear expectations for high-quality, developmentally appropriate teaching and learning.
Supervises, evaluates, coaches, and supports staff while fostering a culture of professional growth and collaboration.
Ensures the safety, well-being, and appropriate supervision of all children and promotes developmentally appropriate learning environments.
Promotes an inclusive environment that responds to the individual needs of young children and supports the success of every child.
Uses child outcome and program data to inform instruction, program improvement, and decision-making.
Leads the annual evaluation of early childhood programs and uses findings to support continuous improvement.
Builds strong partnerships with families and creates meaningful opportunities for family engagement in their child's learning and development.
Supports smooth transitions for children and families as they enter early childhood programs, move between programs, and transition to kindergarten.
Ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, licensing requirements, grant requirements, and District policies.
Develops and manages program budgets and allocates resources strategically to support program goals and positive outcomes for children.
Collaborates with the Finance Department on grants, budgets, financial reporting, and other financial matters and communicates relevant funding opportunities to appropriate Central Office staff.
Develops partnerships with community organizations and agencies to strengthen services and support for children and families.
Assists with the selection, supervision, and retention of childcare operations personnel.
Demonstrates excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills and represents the Livonia Early Childhood Center in a professional and welcoming manner.
Performs other duties and assumes other responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

Traditional pension
Tax-deferred retirement savings accounts with an employer matching contribution
Personal Healthcare Fund (PHF) - portable, tax-deferred investment account for healthcare expenses in retirement
Dollar-for-dollar match on the first 2% of employee contribution to PHF
Medical insurance, including prescription drug coverage (district contribution is the maximum allowed by Michigan law)
Family coverage eligibility for employees working 30 hours or more per week
Single coverage eligibility for employees working 20 hours but less than 30 per week
Optional "cash in lieu" of medical insurance for those who qualify
Dental, vision, and life insurance (district pays 100% of premium for all employees)
Long-term disability coverage (district pays 100% of premium for employees working 20 hours or more per week)
Employee Assistance Program for employees and their eligible family members (confidential, short-term counseling, available 7 days a week, no cost to employee)
Paid holidays
Earned vacation, sick, and bereavement days
Longevity pay