Early Learning Center Director

Early Learning Center Director

Congregation Adath Jeshurun (Elkins Park, Pennsylvania), seeks a warm, self-motivated Director possessing creativity, energy, passion, and strong management skills for its dynamic Early Learning Center. We welcome children from age three months through pre-kindergarten. We are proud to offer a Pennsylvania Keystone 4 Star, developmentally appropriate, inquiry-based program which places a deep emphasis on the individual needs of our children and families. Our program also incorporates Jewish heritage and culture. We are an equal opportunity center, without regard to race, color, religion, disability, ancestry, national origin or sex. The school operates from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM Monday through Friday, including before-care and after-care services.

Candidate Qualifications
Among the many qualifications and qualities desirable in the next Director are:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field and a minimum of 3 years in education administration;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook and Excel);
• Knowledge regarding Jewish traditions and age-appropriate curricula of Jewish themes;
• Understand responsibilities for legal issues, such as labor laws, anti-discrimination laws, personnel, etc.
• Knowledge of certification for Keystone Stars and Pennsylvania Department of Human Services licensure

Program Administration
• Responsible for the daily operation of the early childhood program;
• Responsible for managing the school’s budget and personnel;
• Responsible for the daily operations of the school including policy implementation, curriculum development, and maintaining the standards required for accreditation;
• Plan, lead and conduct monthly staff meetings and supervise staff in curriculum planning and implementation;
• Participate in local early childhood professional groups;
• Conduct annual staff and program evaluations;
• Work positively and with flexibility to promote an atmosphere of community and cooperation among all stakeholders - parents, staff, clergy, synagogue board and designated congregants;
• Create and actively promote a safe, comfortable and nurturing environment where every child and educator are treated with dignity and respect, in a friendly and personalized manner

Salary and benefits information available commensurate with experience. This is a full-time position for a non-profit organization. The Early Learning Center Director reports directly to the Rabbi. To apply please send resumes to Amy Devine-Stretch, Office Manager at post-6835d676ec63df7b1eef04a6-1748358904@apply.jewishstaffing.com.