Director of Early Childhood Education

Jewish Silicon Valley (JSV) is hiring a Director of Early Childhood Education to lead its Early Childhood Education Department, including the APJCC preschool and its related programs. You'll set the vision and run day-to-day operations for a year-round Jewish preschool that welcomes, connects and engages families through meaningful Jewish experiences.

Responsibilities:
• Directly supervise teaching, inclusion and administrative staff
• Ensure all APJCC childcare programs meet California licensing requirements and best practices
• Build programs that strengthen Jewish identity and connection, including holiday programs, social activities and events with other Jewish organizations
• Lead training and Jewish learning for staff, teachers and parents
• Build trusted relationships with parents, grandparents and community partners
• Develop and manage the early childhood budgets, with approval from the JSV Finance Committee and Board
• Represent JSV in professional networks, including JCCA's Sheva Center and local Jewish preschool directors' forums

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field
• At least 6 units in administration and adult supervision
• Commitment to and knowledge of Jewish values, traditions and the organized Jewish community
• Proven success leading staff and volunteers and carrying out strategic plans
• Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills

Salary: $90,000–$105,000

**Schedule:** Full-time, with traditional and non-traditional hours.