Early Childhood Program Supervisor

Location: Riding Mountain (Neepawa)

LOCATION  :
Harvey-Swanson Elementary

Description of the District
The Brandon School District is a mid-size school district nestled in Northwest Oakland County. The district has approximately 900 students in junior kindergarten-5th grade between the two elementary schools, approximately 450 at the middle school level and approximately 600 at the high school. This small, tight knit community has a strong connection to its schools and is passionate about the education of its youth.

Brandon High School sends 85–90% of its graduates to post‑secondary school each year, it was ranked in the 82nd percentile of all schools in the State on the top-to-bottom rankings and it was awarded as a Silver Medal Winner by the US News. Our elementary schools are both one-to-one technology and each near the 83rd percentile in State rankings.

Position Overview
Under the supervision of the Director of Curriculum and Instruction, the Early Childhood Program Supervisor provides visionary leadership and operational oversight of early childhood programs within the Brandon School District. The ideal candidate is a collaborative and student‑centered leader with expertise in early childhood education, licensing compliance, staff development, and program administration. The Brandon School District licensee must submit the credentials of the proposed program supervisor to MiLEAP for review and approval prior to hire.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Educational Leadership, or related field preferred

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related child‑focused field required

Valid Michigan teaching certificate preferred

Administrative certification/endorsement preferred

Minimum of three years of successful experience in early childhood education, including supervisory or administrative leadership experience

Experience with GSRP, tuition preschool, child care licensing, and grant‑funded programming strongly preferred

Demonstrated knowledge of Early Childhood Standards of Quality for Birth to Kindergarten, High Scope curriculum, and child assessment systems

Experience managing grants, budgets, staffing, and compliance documentation

Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and relationship‑building skills

Compliance Requirements
The successful candidate must meet all applicable MiLEAP child care licensing requirements for a Program Supervisor and all Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) qualifications and implementation standards, including required education, experience, and administrative training. Knowledge of Mi Registry, licensing regulations, annual professional development requirements, and GSRP implementation expectations is essential.

Essential Responsibilities

Provide leadership and oversight for all early childhood programs located at the Brandon Early Childhood Center, including GSRP, tuition preschool, Bridge to Kindergarten, and summer child care programming

Oversee school‑age latchkey services at Harvey‑Swanson Elementary and Oakwood Elementary

Ensure all programs operate in alignment with district goals, state regulations, and best practices in early learning

Develop and implement systems that support safe, engaging, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate learning environments

Collaborate closely with the Early On team and the Director of Student Support Services to support coordinated services for children and families

Licensing & Compliance

Ensure full compliance with MiLEAP child care licensing regulations, GSRP implementation requirements, and all applicable state and federal guidelines

Maintain accurate program documentation, records, and reporting requirements

Monitor Mi Registry, staff credentials, CDA renewals, and required annual professional development hours

Coordinate licensing visits, audits, and corrective action plans as needed

Instructional Leadership

Support implementation of research‑based early childhood curriculum, assessment, and instructional practices, including High Scope and approved assessment tools

Conduct classroom observations and provide coaching, support, and evaluation for instructional staff

Use student and program data to support…