Early Childhood Programmer

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Early Childhood Programmer leads the tuition based teaching staff. The Early childhood Programmer cultivates positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities and community partners. They assist with recruiting and retaining highly qualified staff and maintain consistency with work assignments.

Position Type: Early Childhood

Location: Apollo Early Childhood Center

Salary: Per HVFMT Contract

Reports To: Director of Early Childhood

Start Date: As Soon As Possible

Date Posted: 04/02/2025

Apply on-line at hvs.org

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate's Degree or higher in Early Childhood or a related field, with a minimum of five years of experience in child care, social work, human services, education, family services, or a related field. Must meet Program Director qualifications as defined by LARA.

• Experience with early childhood tuition-based programming is preferred.

• Experience and familiarity with High Scope, COR, PQA, and ASQ preferred.

• Ability to interpret and implement state licensing regulations, policies, and procedures.

• Strong ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written form.

• Ability to provide direction and reflective supervision to staff and facilitate personal development in the interest of achieving program goals.

• Ability to handle stressful and sensitive situations in a professional manner.

• Strong interpersonal and professional skills including but not limited to tact, punctuality and dependability.

• Demonstrated skills in working with a variety of family-types, personnel, and community groups.

• An ability to work a full-time schedule from 9:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. year-round, which may sometimes include evening events or flexing hours to attend early morning obligations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Lead tuition-based teaching staff and provide professional development opportunities that foster quality programming and positive working relationships.

• Provide challenging behavior interventions for children and push-in classroom support/family resources as necessary.

• Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities and community partners.

• Assist with recruiting and retaining highly qualified staff; maintain consistency with work assignments.

• Maintain tuition-based enrollment documentation (as set forth by licensing, MCIR, etc.); facilitate student placements and transitions.

• Ensure a safe environment (licensing compliance)

• Communicate monthly (program-wide) with tuition-based families.

• Work collaboratively with all early childhood programs including GSRP, Early Intervention, ECSE and preschool.

• Establish and maintain relationships and collaborations with Huron Valley School District partners and colleagues.

• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Early Childhood.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High School diploma and/or related experience.

LANGUAGE, MATHEMATICAL AND REASONING SKILLS: Ability to speak and write effectively. Ability to apply mathematical concepts to practical situations. Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral format and deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and reach with hands or arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust and focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Method of Application:

Lynn McKim

Early Childhood Supervisor

2029 N. Milford Rd.

Highland, MI 48357

lynn.mckim@hvs.org

Apply on-line at hvs.org

Inquiries should be addressed to:

Lori Lowe

Human Resources Assistant

2390 South Milford Rd., Highland, MI 48357

248.684.8217 (TELEPHONE) * 248.684.8266 (FAX)

E-MAIL: lori.lowe@hvs.org

Jeanette Wenger Chief Human Resource Officer and TitleVI Officer

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disability Act of 1990, it is the policy of the Huron Valley School district that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, disability, height, weight, or marital status be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination during any program or activity or in employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $44,941.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $44,941