Early Childhood Coordinator

Job Description

Notice of Vacancy

Early Childhood Services Department

Early Childhood Coordinator

Non-Union, At-Will, Full-Time position

In this role

The Early Childhood Coordinator will work in close partnership with the Associate Director of Early Childhood Services to provide leadership across all aspects of the Early Childhood Department, including evaluating GSRP teachers, coordinating and providing customized professional development, supporting various early childhood grant projects, grant writing and reporting, coordinating the Help Me Grow system, onboarding new GSRP partners, supporting GSRP sub-recipients, recruiting Tri-Share partners, implementing family engagement initiatives, and supporting early literacy.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood or Child Development; Master's degree in early childhood preferred

• K-12 Administrative certificate required

Skills and Training

• Minimum of five years of related experience in an early childhood leadership role

• • Experience in evaluating staff
    
  • Trainer of Trainer for Birth-3 and Prek Literacy Essentials preferred
    
  • Knowledge of Michigan's childcare/early childhood systems, including child care licensing and Michigan's early childhood standards of quality

• Demonstrated skills in collaboration and partnership-building with educators, childcare professionals, and community partners

• • Grant writing experience, including state-funded and competitive applications
    
  • Strong leadership and communication skills, both oral and written

• Solid knowledge of literacy for children ages birth - 5th grade

• Experience in fostering effective early childhood initiatives

• Strong technology skills, including the Google suite, AI tools, and the use of state and national data systems, including NexSys, EGrAMS, MyTeachingStrategies, ASQ Online, MIEarlyChildhood
  
• Evidence of active participation and leadership in professional activities

Specific duties and responsibilities of this position

• Implement activities to support a high-quality birth to five system throughout the county and region to ensure positive child outcomes that support successful kindergarten entry.
  
• Collaboratively develop, prepare, and submit grant proposals. Provide grant oversight and prepare required grant reports.
  
• Coordinate and facilitate early literacy professional development.
  
• Lead early childhood programs and services related to family outreach and engagement, including:
  • Help Me Grow outreach and care coordination, data collection, and ASQ online
    
  • Tri-Share
    
  • MI Family Engagement Center (35i grant) implementation
    
  • Implement and support the use of the MIEarlyChildhood system
• Support the GSRP early childhood contact with onboarding new GSRP sub-recipients.
  
• Evaluate GSRP teachers and early childhood staff as assigned
  
• Partner with the GSRP coordinator to complete GSRP and Strong Beginnings annual child file reviews and provide recruitment/enrollment support to sub-recipients.
  
• Collaborate with the Great Start Collaborative Coordinator to coordinate and align St. Clair County's early childhood system.
  
• Establish and sustain relationships with a diverse group of early childhood stakeholders, school districts, community partners, and local childcare providers to build collaborative partnerships.
  
• Maintain networks at the local, regional, and state levels.
  
• Facilitate local early childhood networks.
  
• Work cooperatively in a team capacity with early childhood department staff and others within St. Clair County RESA.
  
• Other duties as assigned by the Associate Director of Early Childhood

Compensation

Salary range of $82,000-$86,000, depending on expertise and experience, and a comprehensive benefits package including multiple health insurance plans, long-term disability, vision, dental, and life insurance, paid leave time, paid holidays, membership in the Michigan Public Schools Employee Retirement Plan, and a positive work/life balance.

Application Procedure

How to Apply

Submit a complete application online at www.sccresa.org

Timeline

Posted: July 21, 2026

Application Deadline: August 4, 2026

Interviews: August 2026

Start date

Tentative pending board approval and successful completion of pre-employment drug screening and background checks.

About St. Clair County RESA

St. Clair County RESA is one of 56 intermediate school districts in Michigan. We are dedicated to providing cost-effective, high-quality services to the county's students and the seven public school districts that educate them. RESA is committed to enhancing educational opportunities for all children. We offer programs and services that promote collaboration and cost savings among local school districts and community partners.

We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment where every team member plays a crucial role in our success.

Our Mission

Partnering to educate, inform, inspire, and serve our communities

Our Vision

Educational excellence for all

Our Core Principles

• Excellence: We ensure all students flourish through an engaging education that honors their voices.
  
• Inclusivity: We value people for who they are, celebrate our diversity, and embrace the contributions of all students, families, and staff
  
• Integrity: We practice our mission and vision by acting ethically, honestly, and respectfully
  
• Collaboration: We engage in internal and external partnerships to promote creativity and forward-thinking
  
• Stewardship: We leverage human, fiscal, and material resources for the sustainability of our community

We are an equal opportunity employer

The St. Clair County Regional Educational Service Agency Board of Education complies with all federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination and with all requirements and regulations of the United States Department of Education and the Michigan State Department of Education.

It is the policy of the RESA Board of Education that no person on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, height, weight, age, marital or family status, or handicap shall be discriminated against, excluded from participating in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination in any program, employment practice, or activity for which it is responsible, or for which it receives financial assistance from the United State Department of Education or the Michigan State Department of Education.

All new hires are subject to an employment entrance drug and alcohol testing and a fingerprinting/background check with law enforcement agencies.