Early Childhood Principal

Early Childhood Principal

Position Type:
Building Administration/Principal

Date Posted: 12/18/2025

Location:

Waterford School District

Location:

Stepanski Early Childhood Center

• Valid State of Michigan teaching certificate, with at least 5-7 years teaching
• Michigan School Administrators certificate or be enrolled in a program leading to certification as a school administrator not later than 6 months after employment leading to completion of the program within three years
• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education preferred
• Master's Degree with emphasis in Administration or Early Childhood Education preferred
• Knowledge of grant writing and budgets to support GSRP grant programs
• Demonstrated advocacy for children and staff
• Exemplary written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work with a diverse population
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Leadership skills in effective problem solving, human relations, interpersonal communications, and providing a safe and developmentally appropriate environment for young children
• Evidence of ability to positively affect school culture and environment
• Knowledge of High Scope curriculum, COR, PQA, CLASS and ECSE

• Strong background in instructional leadership
• Personal commitment to academic excellence with student achievement as a priority goal
• Leadership experience working with diverse populations and special needs students
• Skilled in leading school improvement and applying data to initiate specific instructional change
• In depth knowledge of curriculum, instruction and assessment
• Knowledge and experience in closing the achievement gap using research and evidence based instruction
• Experience evaluating instructional and support staff that will improve teaching and learning
• Proficient use of student information systems

The Early Childhood Principal is responsible for providing overall leadership, including budgeting, for the following programs:

• GSRP
• Early Childhood Special Education
• Tuition-based preschool

• Hiring of all early childhood staff
• Maintain accreditation and licensing for early childhood program
• Licensing compliance
• Evaluate all special education WEA staff
• Oversees professional learning for all staff
• Oversight of implementation of the High Scope curriculum

Reports To:

Assistant Superintendent, Pre K-5 Instruction

Workday/Week:
Monday - Friday, 52 - week position

Starting Date:
February 18, 2026

Compensation:
Administrative Base Salary Range: $117,500 - $132,000*

Salary range based on experience and education level

Posting Date:
December 18, 2025

Posting Deadline:
Until Filled

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