Director of Early Childhood

Job Description

Director of Early Childhood
Full TimeHollywood, FL
Education

The Director of our Early Childhood Center will be a key leader in advancing the mission and philosophy of the Temple and is an essential part of our team.

Qualifications:
BA in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education

MA in Early Childhood Education or equivalent experience preferred

Director’s Accreditation and VPK Director’s Endorsement

Experience with Jewish tradition, ritual and Judaic curriculum

5 years Early Childhood Classroom teacher experience preferred
3 years as an Early Childhood Director preferred

Job Description:

• Provide a nurturing Jewish environment with age appropriate programming
• Ability to prepare and manage an annual budget
• Sensitivity to handling confidential information and situations
• Recruit, hire and direct all early childhood faculty and staff
• Plan, innovate, create, modify, and implement all curriculum.
• Assess and evaluate early childhood administrative staff and faculty
• Student placement; observe and track student progress
• Model professionalism, respect and enthusiasm among the staff
• Effectively communicate with all members of the school and
synagogue community
• Work closely with the parent organization and lay leadership
• Maintain relationships with other educational professionals in the
community
• Collaborate with clergy on Judaic and holiday programming

The Director of Early Childhood Education also manages: a strong administrative support staff accreditation, licensing, and inspection requirements, maintenance of school records and filing of necessary reports, monitoring professional certification of faculty, camp director and camp programs, enrichment and purchasing.