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Director of Early Childhood Education
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Jewish Silicon Valley - Los Gatos, CA 95032
Overview
Salary Range $90,000.00 - $105,000.00 Salary/year
Position Type Full Time
Job Shift Traditional & Non-Traditional Hours
Category Education
Description
Summary The Director of Early Childhood Education (DECE) will oversee the Early Childhood Education Department, staff and programming . This position will be responsible for guiding the vision and ensuring the successful day-to-day operations of JSV’s early childhood education program to welcome, connect and engage families through meaningful Jewish experiences. The DECE will directly supervise the APJCC preschool and its attendant programs.
Goals to the ECE Department:
• Foster long-term relationships among Jewish children and their families, to enhance their connection to Jewish life in Silicon Valley and to build a strong, supportive community .
• Participate in local Jewish Preschool directors' forums for support and sharing of best practices and professional development collaboration.
• Provide accessible, relevant, and fun programs for children and their families to engage in Jewish learning and self-expression such as: • Jewish Preschool - year round
• Holiday programs & special events
• Social activities
• Events with other Jewish organizations
Areas of Responsibility:
• Develop strategies to strengthen Jewish identity and connection to Jewish community through relevant programs and collaborations that best meet the evolving needs of young children.
• Facilitate ongoing general training and Jewish learning opportunities for education and support staff, teachers, and parents through JSV and across agencies.
• Oversee and manage day-to-day operations of APJCC ECE department , including providing direct supervision of teaching, inclusion , and administrative staff .
• Ensure that all APJCC childcare programs meet California licensing requirements and maintain the highest standards and best practices in the field.
• Serve as primary contact, advisor and key relationship builder for Jewish Silicon Valley to establish trusted relationships with parents, grandparents and community partners.
• Oversee development of and maintain annual budgets for all Early Childhood programs, with approval from the JSV Finance Committee and Board of Directors.
• Work with volunteer committees to support family and educational activities.
• Represents the organization in professional organizations including JCCA, JCCA’s Sheva Center, Innovation in Early Childhood Education and community partner relationships.