Qualifications:

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, Elementary Education, Human Services, or a related field preferred.

• Master's degree in Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Educational Leadership, Child Development, Human Services, or a related field preferred.

• Pennsylvania teaching certification in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or Special Education preferred.

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in an early childhood education setting.

• Minimum of 2-3 years of supervisory, administrative, or program leadership experience preferred.

• Experience managing a licensed child care center, preschool, early learning program, or similar educational setting strongly preferred.

• Experience with Pennsylvania DHS licensing regulations, Department of Education expectations, Keystone STARS, child care compliance, staff files, child files, ratios, supervision, health and safety requirements, and mandated reporting.

• Experience developing curriculum, supporting classroom quality, coaching teachers, and working with children of varying developmental needs.

• Experience with budgeting, enrollment management, family communication, staff supervision, and program growth.

• Experience working in a Jewish communal, nonprofit, camp, school, or community center setting preferred.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment: Must include Excel and skills in database management and record keeping

• Strong leadership, supervisory, coaching, and staff development skills.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.

• Ability to build positive relationships with children, families, staff, lay leaders, and community partners.

• Strong understanding of child development and developmentally appropriate practice.

• Ability to create a warm, inclusive, safe, and joyful early childhood environment.

• Ability to manage sensitive family and staff matters with professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to analyze enrollment, staffing, budget, and program data to support decision-making.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• General Jewish knowledge and awareness, with a willingness to support Jewish values, holidays, traditions, and family education within the preschool program.

• Commitment to inclusion and to welcoming children and families of all backgrounds, abilities, and identities.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and database systems.

• Experience with child care management software, billing systems, family communication platforms, and recordkeeping systems preferred.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.

• Current or ability to obtain all required clearances, background checks, health assessments, mandated reporter training, pediatric CPR/First Aid certification, and other required trainings.