| Location | MI |
Early Childhood Specialist (GSRP)
Deadline: September 15, 2026
District/Organization: Lenawee Intermediate School District
Position/Type: Other, full time
Position Details
Ensure high-quality preschool Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) compliance across
Lenawee County through regular, on-going classroom assessment, support and coaching. In
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:
Master's 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.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, and REGISTRATIONS
Possess Valid Michigan Driver License, Employee must provide his or her own transportation for job-related travel.
To view the complete role description and/or to apply, please visit the Lenawee Intermediate School District website at www.lisd.us and select the "Join Our Team" link from the home page. No fax or e-mail copies, please. Background checks will be conducted. 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: www.lisd.us/eoe
E-mail: staffresources@lisd.us
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