Early Childhood Principal - Hamilton - Anticipated

Early Childhood Principal - Hamilton - Anticipated for the  School Year

Butler County Educational Service Center – Hamilton, Ohio

• Position:
  Early Childhood Principal – Hamilton
• Starting Date:
  August 2026
• Salary:
  Based on the approved Governing Board Salary Schedule
• Work Year:
  Full Time
• Final date to receive applications:
  Until Filled
• Application URL: here

The Principal provides overall leadership and is responsible for the daily operation of the Early Childhood Preschool Program, fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and family‑centered learning environment for young children and their families. The Principal oversees developmentally appropriate, play‑based instruction and the coordination of academic and social‑emotional supports that promote children's growth, engagement, and self‑regulation in partnership with families.

In addition, the Principal ensures compliance with Ohio child care licensing, Ohio Department of Children & Youth requirements, and other applicable regulations to maintain a safe, high‑quality learning environment, and is responsible for sustaining the program's Step Up To Quality (SUTQ) rating through consistent implementation of quality standards related to family engagement, learning environments, curriculum, assessment, and staff qualifications.

• Minimum of a master’s degree or higher.
• Valid Ohio certificate/license to serve as an Early Childhood Principal.
• At least three (3) years of exemplary teaching experience.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• Able to use a variety of communication methods to build relationships.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Able to use technology to effectively manage data and information.
• Valid driver’s license and daily access to personal vehicle.
• History of excellent job attendance.
• Must pass required criminal background checks, drug and alcohol screenings, and be free from communicable diseases.

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