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The client is seeking a visionary leader to serve as the Director of Early Childhood Partnerships and Innovation. This role is pivotal in fostering cross-sector collaboration, enhancing Flints national standing in early childhood education, and spearheading systemic changes to benefit children and families.andlt;/pandgt; andlt;pandgt;

The Director will play an integral part in establishing an educational ecosystem by collaborating with families, school districts, researchers, and other stakeholders to ensure the effective delivery of early childhood services in Flint. Critical to this mission is developing and executing a strategic plan to enhance the quality and accessibility of early childhood education for Flints youth, utilizing demonstration sites like Educare Flint and Cummings Great Expectations.andlt;/pandgt;

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As a member of the leadership team at the client, the Director will work to both strengthen Flint's educational ecosystem and encourage other communities to adopt similar models, engaging policymakers to create public policies that bolster early childhood education quality and access.andlt;/pandgt; andlt;pandgt;

The Director is tasked with strategic leadership and partnership development, managing the Flint Early Childhood Collaborative Advisory Committee to ensure engagement and unity in purpose. Establishing relationships with funders, policymakers, and civic leaders is essential to position Flint as a leader in early childhood education, sharing best practices, and implementing advocacy initiatives that boost Flints presence and effect.andlt;/pandgt; andlt;pandgt;

Collaborative work with internal teams will align and capitalize on initiatives, reinforcing a comprehensive cradle-to-career framework. Significant events, such as anniversaries of key programs, will be planned with an eye toward legacy and future readiness. Additionally, the Director will lead a Research-Program Partnership aimed at fostering continuous improvement, collaborating with evaluation partners to gather data and insights that will guide advocacy and policy efforts, and effectively communicate the value of early childhood investments.andlt;/pandgt;

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In the realm of program and systems innovation, the Director will co-create strategic solutions with the Flint Early Childhood Collaborative to evolve early childhood service delivery and resource alignment in Flint. Recognizing and addressing gaps in professional development for educators is critical, with a focus on enhancing program quality and family engagement.andlt;/pandgt; andlt;pandgt;

Collaboration with local school districts will aim to fortify educational connections and quality improvement in pre-K to grade 3. The role also involves monitoring changes in early childhood funding landscapes to proactively manage risks and opportunities impacting key programs.andlt;/pandgt; andlt;pandgt;

Overall, the Directors responsibilities extend to representing the Flint Early Childhood Collaborative in public forums, advancing a shared advocacy agenda, and driving public investment through compelling policy narratives and advocacy messaging.andlt;/pandgt;