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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Beginning as Interim Director · Full Time, Year-Round · Start: January 2027
POSITION SUMMARY
Congregation Emanu-El Preschool seeks an experienced early childhood leader for a regular Assistant Director position. The successful candidate will begin working as Interim Director from January 2027 through May or June 2027, offering coverage during the ECE Director's leave of absence. This position will transition into a regular, role as Assistant Director working in partnership with the ECE Director. The experience of working five to six months leading the school provides a solid foundation for the assistant role that follows.
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer during the interim phase; ECE Director thereafter.
How Apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter of interest to the following email address: InterimECEdirectorjob @emanuelsf.org
Compensation: Salary Range: $85,000/year-$100,000/year (payable by pay period) and Depending on Experience.
No Benefits: this position is temporary.
PHASE ONE: INTERIM DIRECTOR (JANUARY – MAY/JUNE 2027)
During the Director's leave, the Assistant Director serves as Interim Director and licensed director of record.
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
Supervision of the Teaching Team
• Supervise all lead classroom teachers, including observations, feedback, and performance documentation
• Set agendas for and lead staff meetings, in partnership with the Pedagogical Coordinator
• Develop coverage schedules for teacher absences
Administrative and Compliance
• Serve as licensed director of record and maintain full Title 22 licensing compliance
• Represent program needs to the COO through regular supervision meetings
• Distribute regular staff memos on program updates and activities
PHASE TWO: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (UPON THE DIRECTOR'S RETURN)
Summer Camp
• Lead the planning and operation of CEEP's summer camp program end to end
• Design the program, hire and supervise camp staff, and lead daily camp operations
• Coordinate enrollment with the operations team and manage family communication
• Manage the camp budget in partnership with the Director
Family Engagement
• Lead new family welcome and onboarding
• Plan and support family education events and community-building opportunities
• Partner with the Parent Association
• Share day-to-day family communication alongside the Director
Professional Development
• Support the design and implementation of professional development, in partnership with the Director and Pedagogical Coordinator
• Help plan PD days and support staff meeting content
• Help carry school-wide priorities into daily teacher practice
Program and Instructional Support
• Support classrooms with the implementation of developmentally appropriate practice
• Offer instructional feedback and help integrate differentiation and support strategies into teacher practice
• Articulate the work of the classrooms to families with clarity and warmth
• Support curriculum implementation; curriculum leadership remains with the Pedagogical Coordinator
School Organization
• Strengthen calendars, systems, routines, event logistics, and the operational rhythm of the year
• Work with the Director of Preschool Operations on space, scheduling, and event coordination
• Serve as director-in-charge when the Director is off site