Director, Congregation Beth Elohim Early Learning Center

Congregation Beth Elohim

CBE is a non-affiliated synagogue in Acton, Massachusetts, about 25 miles northwest of Boston. We draw our membership from over a dozen surrounding cities and towns. CBE is committed to fostering an open, diverse, and close-knit community that acts as a place for spiritual development, as well as the celebration of Jewish culture and values. As an independent congregation, we forge a unique balance between preserving Jewish traditions and embracing progressive ideals. Guided by the principles of Learning, Worship, and Acts of Loving-Kindness, CBE strives to foster a warm, welcoming, and inclusive environment that fulfills the ever-changing needs of our Jewish community.

CBE Early Learning Center

The ELC is a Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) licensed preschool in Acton, Massachusetts. It serves approximately 65 children aged 15 months to five years old split across five classrooms. The ELC is a part of and operated by CBE and is located in CBE’s building. The ELC, being a part of CBE, shares its mission, vision, and values.

The program’s play-based education fosters intellectual and social-emotional growth, community-building, and mutual respect, as interpreted through the lens of Jewish wisdom and values. Children are encouraged to express their interests and abilities through play, language, music and art. Numbers, letters, science, and nature are an integral part of the everyday experience. Our curriculum is led by an outstanding staff that includes 18 dedicated educators representing over 200 years of early childhood education. Our school celebrates the fullness of living in a multicultural world and celebrates heritage through songs, holidays and festivals, story, dance and language. While the ELC is proudly Jewish in affiliation and incorporates Judaism into elements of the curriculum, we welcome and cherish families of all faiths and cultures to our community. Historically, non-Jewish families make up over one-third of the school population.

Position Description:

The Director shall report to the CBE Board and:

• Guide implementation of the educational vision and philosophy of the ELC in collaboration with clergy, Board of Directors, teaching staff, other professional staff, Parent-Teacher Organization, and school community
• Maintain and meet all EEC requirements for high quality care
• Hire, train, mentor, supervise, and evaluate ELC staff in accordance with all EEC requirements
• Engage in professional development and create opportunities for ongoing professional development of staff
• Engage in the development, implementation, and assessment of curriculum
• Foster an environment where students, families, and staff are encouraged to build lasting and meaningful relationships and learn from each other
• Foster strong relationships with families through effective communication and daily interactions
• Coordinate administrative aspects of the educational program, including but not limited to maintaining school records, school registration, and creating the school calendar
• Strengthen the relationship between the ELC community and the CBE community, including coordination with the CBE Religious school with respect to alignment of culture, curriculum, and program
• Plan and manage the annual budget
• Promote and publicize the ELC
• Promote safety of the children and teachers

Qualifications:

• B.A./B.S. in Early Childhood Education or related field (Master’s preferred)
• EEC Director 1 certification (EEC Director 2 certification preferred)
• At least two (2) years experience as a director of an early education program (at least five years of leadership experience in an early education program preferred; experience with a non-profit or a religious organization preferred)
• Background in Jewish education (preferred)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Ability to Commute:

• Acton, MA 01720 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Acton, MA 01720: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80,000 - $95,000