• Create and actively promote a nurturing and engaging environment where every child, teacher and family is treated with respect and compassion and that is supportive of and accessible to children. 
• Recruit, supervise, and evaluate a team of approximately 15 full-time teachers as well as additional part-time teachers, and oversee classroom management
• Work with teachers to integrate universal values through a Jewish lens, in accordance with the NYC DOE guidelines, into a developmentally appropriate curriculum in a constructivist environment. 
• Create a partnership with preschool families and serve as a resource for consultation and guidance regarding parenting, child development and education 
• Ensure consistent compliance with NYC Department of Health and Department of Education licensing regulations, including staff qualifications, teacher/child ratios and health and safety requirements. 
• Direct Camp Kulanu early childhood camp, ensuring connection with school program, and including supervising assistant director and overseeing camp team of approximately 20 counselors and 100 campers ages 2-5 years old. 
• Develop and oversee implementation of budgets for Early Childhood Center and Camp Kulanu in consultation with supervisor and CFO
• Attend Riverdale Y leadership team meetings and actively work with other departments of the Riverdale Y to ensure coordination and overall success of the Y, including participating in agency-wide activities and programs. 
• Develop other programs and opportunities based on the needs of families in the committee.

• Demonstrated track record of mentoring, inspiring, and collaborating with educators
• Passion for establishing sincere, welcoming, and meaningful connections with parents and teachers 
• Proven ability to lead professional development efforts and support educators within a teaching and learning environment that promotes lifelong learning 
• Ability to multitask the pedagogical, relational, and administrative responsibilities of program direction and coordination 
• Ability to support teachers’ understanding and learning about seamlessly integrating Jewish culture and a Jewish lens within an educational context that fits in with NYC DOE policy
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues from different disciplines and of diverse backgrounds and identities
• Knowledge of Jewish holidays, traditions and culture 
• 5-10 years of experience in Early Childhood Education incorporating constructivist teaching 
• Master’s Degree required
• Must possess a NY State Department of Education Certification Birth-2nd 

• Individual and family membership to our Fitness Center
• Generous time-off package
• Medical, dental and vision health insurance 
• Discounts on JCC programs including summer camps, after school, preschool

Job Summary