[Hiring] Director - MiEarly Apprentice @Michigan Educator Workforce Initiative

Role Description

As a Director, MiEarly Apprentice, you will serve in a shared leadership model alongside MEWI's Director of Program for MiEarly Apprentice. Together, you will steward the program's growth, continuous improvement, and long-term sustainability. Building upon an established program model, you will:

• Refine program design
• Codify the program's approach
• Strengthen systems
• Scale impact across the state

You will also collaborate closely with other members of the MiEarly Apprentice team, senior leaders, and stakeholders, including:

• The U.S. Department of Labor
• Educator Preparation Program leaders and faculty
• District, school, and early childhood center leaders

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (or higher) in education (preference for Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or comparable area)
• 5+ years of experience in the early childhood sector as a teacher, center director, and/or administrator
• A minimum of 5 years of experience leading and managing cross-functional teams towards ambitious outcomes
• Knowledge of Michigan and national educator workforce issues and innovative solutions to address workforce challenges
• Prior experience designing and leading large-scale professional and/or teacher development initiatives
• Prior experience with equity-focused and/or culturally responsive instruction
• Knowledge of early childhood educator credentialing and certification structures, policies, and requirements
• Proficient with software and technology including Zoom, Microsoft suite, and/or Google suite
• (Preferred) Knowledge of and experience executing Registered Apprenticeship Programs
• (Preferred) Prior experience working in teacher preparation and/or higher education serving early childhood teacher candidates
• (Preferred) Experience supporting PreK classrooms in both Community-based organizations and school district settings
• (Preferred) Connections to local, regional, statewide, and/or national ECE partners
• (Preferred) Experience with Salesforce Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system

Requirements

• Has an entrepreneurial spirit and enjoys working in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment
• Is self-directed and independent, capable of building systems from the ground up
• Has excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Is a strong manager of people and projects with demonstrated success
• Is detail-oriented and a creative problem solver
• Believes all students deserve to attend great schools

Responsibilities

• Shared Program Leadership: Partner with the Director of Programs to provide strategic leadership for the program.
• Program Design: Build upon and continuously improve existing MiEarly Apprentice program models, systems, and pathways.
• Program Oversight and Management: Ensure a high-quality program experience that results in positive outcomes for program candidates and employer partners.
• Organizational Leadership: Collaborate with MEWI Partners and other Directors to drive broader organizational impact.

Benefits

• Salary range: $136,000-$172,000
• Generous benefits package, including health, vision, dental, and retirement benefits