Job Description

Congregation Ner Tamid is seeking a Director of Early Childhood Education as a full-time professional position that will be a part of the leadership team of our congregation. This position will include responsibility for the overall daily operation of the Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC), the educational policies and procedures, supervision of all school staff and students, and school finance and operations.

Congregation Ner Tamid is an evolving, vibrant, growing Reform Jewish congregation dedicated to providing a sense of community for its members as well as opportunities for spiritual growth and developing a strong Jewish identity.

The Kantor Early Childhood Center will be a fully-licensed program for ages 18 months thru pre-kindergarten, with full or half-day, and partial-week enrollment options.The ECEC will be open to all families in the community, whether Jewish or non-Jewish. The Kantor ECEC will incorporate Reform Judaism into its curriculum. Membership in Congregation Ner Tamid is not required.

Responsibilities - Summary:

Program and Curriculum Development & Implementation
Recruit, Develop & Maintain ECEC Staff
Ensure adherence to all Clark County Licensing requirements
School and Summer Program Registration / Enrollment including marketing, program/facility tours and follow up with interested families
Communication to Families, Staff and Community including the ECEC Online Presence
Facilities Management including classrooms and outdoor play areas
Fiscal Responsibilities including budget development/management, tuition and financial reconciliations
Congregation Ner Tamid Professional staff responsibilities include staff meetings, event attendance that involve young children and collaborating with other professional staff.
Requirements:

Meet the current requirements of the State of Nevada &Clark County regulations of Child Care Licensing including:
Continuing Education
Infant and Child CPR and First Aid certification
Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, elementary education or child development
Preferred: Masters degree in related childhood education and development fields
Experience:

Early Childhood classroom experience
Supervisory experience preferred
Run a 12-month program including both school and summer program
Understanding of a range of early childhood philosophies and methods.
Preferred: An understanding and appreciation for Reform Judaism

Job Type: Full-time

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: Up to $75,000.00 per year

COVID-19 considerations:
Everyone is required to wear a mask, curbside drop off and pick up, routine cleaning and disinfecting of all surfaces