Assistant Early Childhood Director

Jewish Silicon Valley • Los Gatos, CA

107d

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Early Childhood will be responsible for working with the SDPYFE to ensure the smooth operations of the APJCC Preschool. The AECD reports to the SDPYFE. The goals of the Early Childhood Department include providing a quality preschool program for children aged 18 months to 5 years old imbued with Jewish values, advocating for play as the best mode of learning for young children, imparting Jewish values to staff, teachers, children, and families, providing opportunities for preschool families to create meaningful connections to one another, encouraging growth and professional development in early childhood educators, working to meet the needs of all families and children to help them reach their full potential, and creating positive, appropriate, and meaningful experiences for young children in a Jewish environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Early Childhood or related field including a minimum 6 units in administration and adult supervision
• Knowledgeable about and commitment to core Jewish values and the ability to demonstrate, communicate and represent those to others
• Ability to lead and manage other professionals, support staff and volunteers to achieve goals
• Familiarity with Jewish history, tradition, culture
• Analytical skills and the ability to problem solve
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Competent use of Microsoft Office and Google Suite
• Experience with technical platforms including Campminder, Procare, Calendly, Meta Business Suite, Connecteam, Canva preferred, or ability to learn them promptly
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated success working collaboratively and cooperatively with others

Responsibilities

• Interview and hire qualified staff
• Provide appropriate orientation and training to new staff
• Supervise staff on an ongoing basis, including the development of work plans and written job reviews
• Inform staff of licensure requirements and policy changes
• Plan engaging and relevant topics for learning and discussion during staff meetings
• Provide support to staff and maintain confidentiality
• Recruit families for enrollment including providing tours for prospective parents
• Maintain the facility in accordance with California licensing standards
• Develop and update personnel and operational procedures
• Establish and maintain a healthy, safe, and fun working environment
• Maintain an environment that is accepting and respectful of child and family cultures, values, and differences
• Establish relationships with individual children and families and respond to their needs
• Schedule to maintain an efficient number of staff to meet center's needs and our stated child/teacher ratios
• Provide care in classrooms as needed to meet safety and licensing regulations
• Oversee parent committees

Benefits

• Equal Employment Opportunity Employer-Minority/Female/Veteran/Disability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees