Director of Early Childhood Education
13 days ago
Atlanta
Job Description Job Title: Director of Early Childhood Education (Preschool Director) Location: Alefbet Preschool, Congregation Beth Shalom, Atlanta, GA Reports to: Executive Director and Rabbi Status: Full-time, Exempt Start Date: January 5, 2026 Position Overview: Congregation Beth Shalom, a warm and vibrant Conservative synagogue, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Early Childhood Education to lead our Alefbet preschool. The Preschool Director will oversee the daily operations of the early childhood program, ensuring a nurturing, inclusive, developmentally appropriate, and Jewishly rich learning environment for children ages 12 months to 5 years, with roughly 35-40 students. This role blends educational leadership, operational management, community building, and a deep commitment to Jewish values and traditions within the Conservative movement. Key Responsibilities: Educational Leadership • Develop and implement a developmentally appropriate, play-based curriculum aligned with early childhood best practices and infused with Jewish values, culture, and traditions., • Promote social, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual growth in a nurturing environment., • Support and guide teachers in classroom management, lesson planning, and professional development., • Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate preschool teachers and support staff., • Foster a collaborative, supportive, and professional culture among staff., • Build and maintain positive relationships with families and serve as a trusted partner in their children’s education., • Foster positive relationships with families., • Organize and lead parent communication, events, and workshops., • Collaborate with synagogue clergy and lay leadership to integrate the preschool into the broader synagogue community., • Oversee day-to-day operations, including scheduling, licensing compliance, budgeting, and enrollment., • Oversee preschool marketing, website and community visibility efforts., • Maintain compliance with local and state early childhood education regulations., • Manage financial aspects including tuition, billing, payroll oversight, and budgeting (in collaboration with synagogue administration). Alefbet Preschool is a Bright from the Start Certified program., • Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred., • Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in early childhood education, including supervisory or administrative experience., • Deep knowledge of early childhood development and play-based learning., • Familiarity with Jewish holidays, rituals, and traditions, particularly within the framework of Conservative Judaism., • Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills., • Experience working in a Jewish preschool or synagogue setting., • Understanding of kashrut, Shabbat observance, and other synagogue-based community practices., • Familiarity with Judaic curriculum resources and Hebrew language integration., • Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience., • 10 paid vacation days (in addition to paid school vacations), sick leave, parental leave, health plan or insurance premium assistance, participation Joint Retirement Board for Conservative Judaism 403(b)(9), professional development funds, synagogue membership. To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter, and references to . Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Powered by JazzHR ehiHqp6TCV