Early Childhood Program Teacher

• Position Type:
  Special Education/ Early Childhood Program Teacher
• Date Posted:
  10/6/2026
• Location:
  
  Livonia Early Childhood Center
• Date Available:
  
  ASAP
• Closing Date:
  10/16/2026 or filled

Livonia Public Schools is seeking a passionate and student-centered Early Childhood Teacher committed to building strong relationships and creating meaningful learning experiences within a supportive school community. The ideal candidate fosters a positive, respectful classroom culture where every student feels known, valued, and challenged to grow.

Livonia Public Schools employs approximately 1,850 staff members, serving approximately 13,000 students pre-K – post secondary. There are 15 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 3 high schools, 1 career technical center, 1 early childhood center and 1 vocational and transition center in the School District. The annual budget for Livonia Public Schools is $195 million, with a state funding of $10,300 per pupil.

Newly hired public school employees are eligible for a traditional pension and tax-deferred retirement savings accounts with an employer matching contribution. The pension component guarantees you monthly retirement benefit payments over your lifetime once you meet age and service requirements. Additionally, as a new public-school employee, you will be automatically enrolled in a Personal Healthcare Fund (PHF), which is a portable, tax-deferred investment account that can be used to pay for healthcare expenses in retirement.

Livonia Public Schools will contribute a dollar-for-dollar match on the first 2% you contribute.

• Medical insurance, including prescription drug coverage:
  • The district's contribution is the maximum allowed by Michigan law.
  • Family coverage eligibility for employees working 30 hours or more per week.
  • Single coverage eligibility for employees working 20 hours but less than 30 per week.
  • Optional "cash in lieu" of medical insurance for those who qualify.
• Dental, vision, and life insurance:
  • The district pays 100% of the premium for all employees.
• Long-term disability coverage:
  • The district pays 100% of the premium for employees working 20 hours or more per week.
• Employee Assistance Program for employees and their eligible family members. This includes a completely confidential, short-term counseling service that utilizes a practical approach toward problem resolution and is available 7 days a week, with no cost to the employee.
• Paid holidays; earned vacation, sick, and bereavement days.
• Longevity pay.
• Paid "act of God" days, such as snow days.

Additionally, the children of employees working 20+ hours, living outside the district's attendance boundaries, are eligible to attend Livonia Public Schools via schools of choice.

The following represents the minimum qualifications for this position. The District reserves the right to waive any qualification at its discretion.

• Bachelor's degree in the area of special education and early childhood
• Valid Michigan Elementary Teaching Certificate with endorsement in ZS, with additional certifications in SC, SE, or SV preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to high levels of learning for all students
• Ability to build and maintain positive, respectful relationships with students, families, and colleagues
• Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and teamwork skills
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to use student data to inform instruction, monitor progress and provide intervention/enrichment

Commitment to creating an inclusive classroom environment that supports diverse learners

• Champion the District's mission, vision, and collective commitments by placing students and their learning at the center of all decisions
• Plan and deliver engaging, standards-aligned instruction in pre-literacy, mathematics, communication, social-emotional learning
• Implement consistent instructional practices, using data to inform instruction and adjust to meet the needs of all learners
• Create a safe, inclusive, and positive classroom environment where students feel respected, supported, and motivated to learn
• Build strong relationships with students and establish clear expectations that support a respectful and productive learning environment
• Actively participates in and contributes to professional learning teams (PLT) as part of the school improvement process at the district and school level
• Differentiate instruction through whole group,…