Flowers Early Learning is a high-quality preschool located in Paw Paw, Michigan and is currently looking for Information Technology Specialist, serving our centers within our service area.

Flowers Early Learning, formally known as Tri-County Head Start, was selected as one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Nation in 2024, and one of the Moody Market Best Places to Work in Southwest Michigan in 2021, for their commitment to employee engagement, feedback, and wellness.

Our Mission: To build a future where children, families and communities thrive.

About Us: Our impact lasts a lifetime. Flowers Early Learning, formally known as Tri-County Head Start, employees promote social, emotional and physical health in our community by providing high-quality education, health services and more for the families who need us most in Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties.

Benefits: We offer medical, dental, vision, & life insurance, 401(k) with employer contribution, and assistance in furthering your education.

Other benefits include paid time off, paid vacation time, paid parental leave, paid holidays and breaks, paid weather days, tuition reimbursement, and an employee assistance program. Our wellness committee is dedicated in providing resources that enhance your life outside of work.

Position Summary: The Information Technology (IT) Specialist ensures that the agency’s computer, hardware, software and other IT infrastructure meet our program needs. Duties include purchasing, maintaining and tracking equipment, managing user accounts and subscriptions, implementing security best-practices to protect agency assets and confidential information, monitoring and updating software and databases as needed, producing reports on schedule and on demand, anticipating needs and making recommendations for future investments to improve efficiency and effectiveness, coordinating with service providers, contractors and other vendors to ensure continuous IT services and minimal interruptions, troubleshooting problems, providing regular technical support and ensuring consistent, high-quality customer service.

Job Type: Full-time, Full Year, Hourly, Non-Exempt

Expected Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00a – 4:30p

Rate of Pay: HS/GED: $15.86, Credentialed: $17.12, AA: 18.40, BA or Higher: $20.94

Education Requirement: Minimum – High School diploma and 5+ years of relevant experience. Preferred – Associate’s Degree in related field and 2+ years of relevant experience. Desired – Bachelor’s Degree in related field and 2+ years of relevant experience

Qualifications: Mastery of Microsoft Office 365 applications, file sharing, information security and basic office IT systems. Strong organizational skills, problem-solving and decision-making

Other Selection Criteria: All candidates must complete a pre-employment drug screen, physical examination, and comprehensive fingerprinted criminal background check, and possess a valid driver’s license and/or reliable transportation.

Equal Opportunity Policy: Flowers Early Learning is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination against any employee, volunteer, or applicant regarding race, sex (including pregnancy), age, color, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, religion, height, weight, marital status, genetic status and/or genetic information, veteran status, physical or mental disability and/or handicap as defined by State and Federal law.