Early Childhood Director

Early Childhood Director

The Early Childhood Director is responsible for the management of day-to-day operations of the school which includes hiring and onboarding teachers, mentoring through collaboration and goal setting, providing ongoing support for parents and families, maintaining a fully enrolled, developmentally appropriate, program aligned with the Ministry of Education and the CityKids educational philosophy.

Position Overview

School Management

• Leading all aspects of operating the school, including administrative duties, staffing and student enrollment/registration, general customer service, record keeping, and office management such as payroll, petty cash, student files, etc.

• Support teachers in the procedures for providing a consistently clean and healthy environment in which children can engage in a variety of activities across the day
• Manage and maintain all consumable supplies for the classroom, as well as general building supplies such as food, paper towels, toilet paper, and cleaning products
• Independently initiate plans and organize work efficiently and collaboratively

Educational Support

• Mentor teachers to establish a common approach to behavior management, time management, classroom organization and appearance, planning, teaching, and learning that reflects the school’s mission and educational philosophy
• Utilize knowledge of child development, developmentally appropriate curriculum, early childhood educational standards, and current Early Childhood Education research to guide instruction
• Work collaboratively with teachers to support and maintain the organization’s mission and in line with the CityKids educational philosophy

• Meet teachers weekly to support/collaborate in terms of planning, programming, expanding on unit studies, and developing emotional support plans for children

Position Specifics

• Contract Period: December 1st, 2022-August 31st, 2024
• Hours: Full time
• Starting Salary Range: 11,000-14,000

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood or Elementary Education required; Master’s degree preferred
2. Minimum of five years' experience working in a school setting
3. Fluent in English and Hebrew
4. Ability to uphold the standards and regulations of the Ministry of Education
5. Experience in hiring, mentoring and leading a team
6. Knowledge and experience of developmentally appropriate practice and emergent curriculum
7. Ability to interact, communicate and build relationships with parents and members of the community
8. High level organizational skills