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INTERIM ECE DIRECTOR
Temporary Leave Coverage · January 2027 – May/June 2027 (5–6 months) · Full Time, On Site
POSITION SUMMARY
Congregation Emanu-El Preschool seeks an experienced, director-qualified early childhood leader to serve as Interim ECE Director during our current Director's leave. CEEP is a Reggio Emilia-inspired, relationship-based Jewish preschool in San Francisco. The Interim Director provides steady, high-level leadership of the teaching team and daily program, working within established structures rather than building new ones. This is a stewardship role: the priority is continuity of care, staff support, and program quality through the winter and spring months.
How Apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter of interest to the following email address: [email protected]
Compensation: Salary Range: $90,000/year-$110,000/year (payable by pay period) and Depending on Experience.
No Benefits: this position is temporary.
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer. Direct reports: Lead Classroom Teachers, Pedagogical Coordinator, Extended Day Coordinator.
RESPONSIBILITIES
School Leadership
• Serve as the senior on-site program leader for all day-to-day decisions
• Maintain the established school-year plan, including PD days, events, and calendar
• Lead family communications regarding school policies, plans, changes, staffing, and protocols
• Guide early intervention observations and referral conversations, in partnership with the Pedagogical Coordinator
• Maintain a visible, steady presence in classrooms and at drop-off and pick-up
Supervision of the Teaching Team
• Supervise all lead classroom teachers
• Conduct regular teacher observations and provide feedback
• Set agendas for and lead staff meetings, in partnership with the Pedagogical Coordinator
• Develop coverage schedules and placements for teacher absences
• Monitor and document staff performance in punctuality, attendance, and general work responsibilities; take disciplinary action when appropriate, in consultation with the COO
• Model best practices across the program
Administrative and Compliance
• Serve as licensed director of record and maintain full Title 22 licensing compliance
• Represent program, staff, student, and family needs to the COO through regular supervision meetings
• Work with teachers and the administrative team to communicate and document information supporting specific students
• Strategize with the Director of Preschool Operations on logistical challenges, including building and space sharing, that impact students and the teaching team
• Write and distribute regular staff memos regarding program updates, upcoming activities, and staff meetings
A Well-Supported Role
The Interim Director is supported by a strong standing administrative team: a Pedagogical Coordinator who leads curriculum and professional development, a Director of Preschool Operations who manages enrollment, HR processes, and administration, and an Extended Day Coordinator. The role is focused on leadership, supervision, and presence rather than administrative execution.