Early Learning Center Director

Position Summary

Temple Beth David is seeking an experienced, organized, and caring educational leader with strong communication skills to direct our Shalom Corner Early Learning Center. We opened our preschool in September 2021 and have grown to over 35 students and three classrooms. We run a school year program and a six week summer program. We are looking for an innovative and dedicated director to work in partnership with our wonderful teachers, temple staff and early learning committee to continue to develop and grow the program. Come grow with us!

About Temple Beth David

Temple Beth David is a growing Reform congregation of approximately 260 families in Westwood, MA. We seek to engage our members in meaningful Jewish expression and community. Our diverse membership draws from the surrounding areas.

Core Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the early learning center, assuring compliance with all MA EEC regulations
• Advance the vision and mission of the temple’s early learning center
• Maintain high quality standards of early education and care for all children
• Recruit, supervise, and mentor teachers
• Develop child-centric academic and social-emotional curriculum along with education staff
• Facilitate staff schedules, meetings and classroom observations
• Communicate effectively with parents, foster and maintain positive relationships with families, and support parents with child development
• Oversee enrollment, market and grow the program, give tours, 
• Implement and evaluate policies and procedures, parent handbook, staff contracts, and health and safety guidelines in accordance with EEC requirements
• Work with temple staff and lay leaders to oversee budget, tuition, and payroll
• Demonstrate openness, understanding and commitment to children with diverse backgrounds, interests, and abilities
• Provide vision and nurture creative learning opportunities in an inviting, inclusive environment  
• Partner with the rabbi to infuse Jewish values, holidays, and cultural experiences into the program and connect the early learning center with synagogue life
• Participate in continued professional development and keep up to date on early childhood research and trends 

You Are

• Flexible and adaptable, creatively solving problems and attention to detail
• Able to interact and effectively communicate in person and in writing
• A hands-on team player who brings enthusiasm, a sense of humor, openness, and a strong work ethic
• A self-starter and finisher; ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Organized with the ability to bring a detail-oriented approach; able to set priorities, follow up, and manage time efficiently
• A confident, calm and nurturing presence

Qualifications

• EEC Director I or II Certification
• CEUs in Child Care Administration
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree preferred in Early Childhood Education or Administration or related field
• At least three years experience as Director or Lead Teacher
• Knowledgeable about all EEC licensing guidelines
• Experience supervising teachers and developing curriculum
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
• Self-starter, organized, flexible, caring, approachable 
• Commitment to teamwork
• Appreciation of Jewish cultural experiences and values