Executive Director of Early Learning and School Readiness - Early Learning and School Readiness

Executive Director of Early Learning and School Readiness - Early Learning and School Readiness

• Position Type:
  Executive Officers/ Exec Dir Early Lrng Sch Rdness
• Date Posted: 7/29/2026
• Location:
  
  Instructional Support Center
• Date Available:
  
  09/28/2026

Job Code:
Exec Dir Early Lrng Sch Rdness - 020390 Standard

Hours:

40 Department:
Early Learning & School Readiness - 222252 Empl Class: NA

License and Certification

Qualifications:

• Must hold or be eligible for a valid Georgia Educator's Certificate in Educational Leadership and/or Support Personnel License issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission Required

Education

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in related field Required
• Specialist's Degree in related field Preferred
• Doctoral Degree in related field Preferred

Experience

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of combined educational and administrative experience with at least two years of direct experience in the development of early learning of students either in a teaching role or at the administrative level Required
• System level PreK-12 experience Preferred

Skills

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of school and district operations and procedures.
• Ability to effectively lead program initiatives to ensure growth and advancement for all students.
• In depth knowledge of early learning development and programs.
• Effective and collaborative leadership skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to promote positive work environments across the division.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and groups including the Board of Education, Superintendent, school staff and the general public.

To provide strategic leadership for planning, directing, executing and continually improving GCPS early learning programming (internal programming, Pre-K, early childhood special education, and community programming) for Gwinnett's children birth to age five that will ensure that each and every child is prepared to thrive in Kindergarten and beyond.

• Lead the development, articulation, evaluation, and revision of the early childhood education curriculum and learning opportunities.
  • Lead the implementation of the early childhood curriculum and instruction programs that support the system's strategic vision.
  • Provide continuous quality improvement of the instructional program based on assessed areas of needs as supported by current educational research.
  • Work collaboratively with the Executive Director of Accountability and Assessment to assure curricular and instructional functions support student accountability and are based on student achievement data.
• Lead the development and continuance of a collaborative early learning ecosystem across Gwinnett County and GCPS.
  • Communicate effectively with all internal and external audiences as needed to support the district's vision, mission, and goals.
  • Collaborate with county, state and national political leaders and organizations to enhance GCPS' early childhood programming.
  • Lead county-wide initiatives including the continued facilitation of Gwinnett Building Babies' Brains.
• Lead and support the coordinated planning, implementation, and evaluation of system-wide comprehensive early childhood special education programs.
  • Lead and support the development of early childhood special education curriculum and instructional practices that are coordinated and articulated with the system's Academic Knowledge and Skills (AKS) defined curriculum.
  • Lead and support the collaborative and coordinated improvement of early childhood special education programs.
  • Lead and support teachers and paraprofessionals in community based settings.
  • Lead and support early childhood assessment teams throughout the county.
  • Support the local school delivery of coordinated early childhood special education instructional services.
  • Collaborate with the school age special education program to support the district's compliance with all relevant special education regulatory framework.
  • Lead the appropriate staffing for and professional development of early childhood special education programs and teachers.
• Evaluate and guide the work of the directors and coordinators in the office of Early Learning & School Readiness.
  • Set and monitor expectations of departmental leadership, promoting collaborative planning, innovative thinking and exemplary programs and services.
  • Participate in the recommendation of personnel appointments to the department.
  • Lead the development, implementation, and management accountability of the departmental budget and grants.
  • Lead and support the coordinated work of the departmental staff.
  • Lead and support professional development activities for all staff that are coordinated and articulated with the district's strategic direction for professional development.
• Collaboration within GCPS in support of readiness in Kindergarten and beyond.
  • Support and collaborate with the Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Education and Student Support, Chief Learning Officer, and the CEO/Superintendent.
  • Function in a supportive and…