Director of Education

Our client, a Brooklyn-based Jewish school providing education for Pre-K through Grade 12, is looking to hire a Director of the Early Childhood Education Program. The Program encompasses approximately 500 students and 100 faculty members. The School is seeking a passionate, thoughtful, and forward-thinking Director to join their educational leadership team. The Director is a full-time, on-site, year-round position that demonstrates leadership abilities by directing daily operations of the Early Childhood program, including policy implementation, curriculum coordination, development of a stimulating learning environment for faculty, children, and families enrolled, and creation of a warm sense of community and learning.

Responsibilities

Program Management and Oversight

• Inspire a best-in-class, joyful, and traditions-based approach to early childhood Judaic studies.
• Oversee all aspects of daily school operations for the Early Childhood program, spanning children from 18 months to 5 years.
• Cultivate innovation and creativity in the classrooms and programs.
• Stay current on issues and trends in early childhood education and serve as a resource to educators and families in Jewish early childhood education by providing literature, facilitating conversation, and providing community resources.
• Assist in the development and implementation of a comprehensive Early Childhood curriculum.
• Model best practices within and outside the classroom, including but not limited to classroom management, diverse learning needs, and emotionally responsive practice.
• Oversee the assessment of child development and progress.
• Work with the Admissions team to help market and grow the program, support enrollment, and ensure student retention.
• Build an effective relationship with the Board of Directors, provide regular feedback and updates on school milestones, and help build consensus for positive change.

People Management

• Responsible for the hiring, training, and supervision of administrative support and faculty and for providing opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Serve as a mentor and provide support to teachers on best teaching practices, implementing learning experiences for students, and daily routines.
• Lead various meetings and professional development seminars, including weekly teacher planning meetings, age group meetings, and individual reflective supervision with teachers.
• Lead and meet with parents to identify challenges, build relationships, and ensure the best education for students. Cultivate and maintain solid parent partnerships through open-door, responsive, proactive communication.

Daily Operations

• Ensure all state, local, Board of Education, Board of Health, Universal Pre-K, and internal policies and regulations are followed and maintained. Provide regular updates on changes and compliance mandates.
• Maintain confidentiality of all information related to children, families, and staff.
• Support and organize purchasing needs for school supplies and materials.
• Work to ensure budget requirements are met.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Childhood Education or related field required, a minimum of 5 years experience managing and directing a childhood education program or school.
• Classroom experience teaching in an early childhood environment, preferably experience within a progressive early childhood philosophy (constructivist; emergent; Reggio-Emilia).
• Strong understanding of child development and inquiry-based learning, as well as expertise in child-centric curriculum development and implementation.
• Proven experience with driving innovative and creative initiatives within an educational setting.
• Knowledge and understanding of Jewish values, culture, and traditions; specific training & education experience in early childhood Judaic studies is required.
• Experience with school administration and internal operations.
• Ability to juggle and prioritize multiple initiatives.
• Strong computer skills and ability to learn new technologies. MS Office skills required, proficiency with Excel and spreadsheets required.
• Collaborative with strong communication and interpersonal skills and works well as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Fluency in Hebrew and English is required.

Benefits include but are not limited to medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, tuition discount, and 403(b).

This position requires a local area candidate who can easily commute daily to Brooklyn, NY. The Director is required to be on-site daily.

360 Talent Avenue is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. 360 Talent Avenue complies with California's Fair Chance Act. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable law.