What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of our Early Childhood Center (ECC) position at Ramaz School?
The Ramaz School is seeking a warm, passionate and collaborative full-time Director of our Early Childhood Center (ECC) for the 202 5 -202 6 school year .
The ideal candidate for this leadership position will :
Inspire a love of learning that helps spark children’s individual curiosity and interests as they begin their journey of exploration, discovery, and skill-building .
Demonstrate expertise in child- centered academic and social-emotional curriculum .
Possess strong ability to build connections with children , develop ing an atmosphere of mutual respect and an understanding of children with diverse backgrounds and abilities .
Exhibit d eep passion for values-based Jewish learning and living .
Inspire and integrate a joyful approach to Judaism throughout the program .
Maintain high quality standards of early education and care for all children .
Stay current with early childhood research and trends , with a commitment to being a life-long learner interested in continual personal growth.
Key Responsibilities :
Lead ourEarly Childhood Center team, reporting to and working with the Head of Nursery – Eighth Grade (N-8) to help shape and actualize the ECC’s educational vision and direction.
Build a learning environment that fosters positive relationships among children, teachers, parents, faculty and staff .
Ensure curriculum attends to developmental goals for students as well as readiness skills for each subsequent year .
Overseerecruitment and onboarding of prospective teachers and staff .
Oversee and support faculty and staff in all areas of the classroom, including curriculum implementation .
Supervise,coordinate, observe , mentor, and support the growth of teachers.
Design and implement professional development opportunities for faculty.
Maintain systems to support program operations , including overseeing scheduling, use of physical spaces, events, and budgeting
Ensurecompliance with the most current New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene rules and regulations.
Serve as an integral member of the educational leadership team, fostering strategic alignment across school divisions and contributing to strengthening the institution as a whole.
Actively engage in community outreach and participate in the broader development of programming to enhance family involvement and elevate the school’s profile.
F oster and maintain positive, supportive, and transparent relationships with ECC families , including home-school communication .
Collaboratewith parent council to plan events and workshops throughout the school year.
Oversee , coordinate , develop, and implement events, programs, and Jewish milestone celebrations .
Represent the ECC at admissions, recruiting, and other events that promote and market the school.
Support the Head of N-8 and admissions team to manage the admissions process.
Work with the Ramaz Admissions team to help market and grow the program, give tours, and oversee enrollment process .
Qualifications :
Minimum of 10 years teaching early childhood .
R elevant supervisory experience ( preferred ) .
Master’s degree in early childhood education or currently enrolled in a
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