Preschool Program Manager

Oshman Family JCC•Palo Alto, CA

8d•$75,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Oshman Family Jewish Community Center (OFJCC) is seeking a Preschool Program Manager to manage 4-5 specific classrooms (Ulpanon and Gesher). The role involves ensuring Preschool teachers implement the OFJCC Leslie Family Preschool vision, guiding principles, and SHEVA Early Learning Framework through training and curriculum development assistance. This is a year-round position at a non-profit organization in Silicon Valley that offers a variety of programs and facilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or a related field required
24 ECE/CD Units: Must include core coursework (child growth and development; child, family, and community; and program/curriculum).
16 General Education Units: At least one course in humanities/fine arts, social sciences, math/science, and English/language arts.
6 Specialization Units: Focused in a specific area like infant/toddler care, bilingual development, or exceptional needs.
2 Adult Supervision Units: Coursework covering the supervision of adults in a classroom setting
Minimum five years of preschool teaching experience, including experience in curriculum leadership, mentoring or staff supervision.
Strong leadership, coaching, interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
Demonstrated knowledge of Reggio Emilia-inspired education or play-based, emergent curriculum, child development and preschool best practices.
Cleared Background Check (Fingerprints, Child Abuse Index Check and Medical/TB exam)
Pediatric First Aid and CPR Certified or willing to obtain
Ability and desire to work independently and as a team member with the community and other employees
Proven ability to work collaboratively across the organization
Ability to work nights and weekends occasionally

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree preferred.
Experience with Hebrew language immersion education preferred.
Jewish studies background or demonstrated knowledge of Jewish traditions, values, holidays and Israeli culture, preferred.
Knowledge of Transitional Kindergarten standards and kindergarten readiness practices, preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise 4-5 classrooms including but not limited to Ulpanon and Gesher
Lead and facilitate team meetings focused on curriculum planning, documentation processes and problem-solving childcare situations. Ensure meetings are reflective and drive collaboration.
Supervise, coach, observe and evaluate teachers through regular classroom observations, ongoing feedback and continuing professional growth trainings that support the teachers. Provide guidance when teachers are managing through challenging educational situations and assist with solutions.
Create, design, lead and facilitate workshops and training opportunities that focus on program goals and preschool best practices.
Provide classroom coverage when necessary due to staffing and ratio requirements.