Early Childhood Specialist

Description

Recognized as one of USA Today's Top 100 Places to Work for 2025, Hamadeh Educational Services, Inc. (HES) is an educational service provider that services PK-12 public school academies in the Metro Detroit area. Our students come from diverse educational & ethnic backgrounds attending at:

Star International Academy (PreK-12): Dearborn Heights/Canton Township

Universal Academy (PreK-12) - Detroit

Universal Learning Academy (PreK-12)- Westland

Noor International Academy (Pre-K-6) - Sterling Heights

JOB POSTING DATE: August 5, 2025

SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

BENEFITS: Health, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability, 401 (K), Tuition Reimbursement and more.

BASIC FUNCTION:

Under the direction of the Principal, serves as a consultant/resource person as well as an instructor of the early childhood students and facilitates appropriate instruction and effective intervention strategies to maximize students' potential and achievement.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Exercise leadership in the research, development, implementation and evaluation of Early Childhood Program
• Ensures compliance with all State and Federal mandates for program.
• Supervises and mentors the Pre-K & Tutorial Program Staff
• Evaluates the Pre-K programs including assessments and makes recommendations for improvements.
• Assists in the supervision of student discipline and oversees the implementation of the classroom and school discipline policies
• Acts in the capacity as backup support for the Principal and curriculum coordinator during their absence and/or as needed.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Principal, the Superintendent or designee

Requirements

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess a Masters Degree in Early Childhood
• Having a Michigan Teacher Certification with a ZA or ZO endorsement preferred
• Must have had a minimum of 3 years experience overseeing an early childhood program
• Must be familiar with the Great Start Readiness Program or its equivalent
• Must have thorough knowledge of the State Licensing requirements
• Willingness to obtain credentials needed for School Administration per Michigan Department of Education guidelines
• Must be computer literate and proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software
• Must possess excellent verbal and written and interpersonal communication skills
• Experience working in culturally diverse setting
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Flexible open minded, self driven team member
• Must be authorized to work in the US