Early Childhood Assistant Director

Position Summary

The Mandel JCC of the Palm Beaches is seeking an experienced Early Childhood Assistant Director for our Palm Beach preschool location. The Assistant Director is an integral part of the administrative team. The Assistant Director demonstrates leadership abilities by creating and maintaining a positive learning environment for all families enrolled. The Assistant Director assists the Director in operating the center in accordance with DCF policies, procedures, and state licensing standards to provide an educational, nurturing, and safe environment for children, staff, and families. This individual assists in all school operations and assumes all Director responsibilities and duties in the absence of the Director and is responsible to assist in the planning and implementing all ECLC programs, events, and fundraising activities. Work is supervised by the Early Childhood Director. Work schedule is generally 40 hours during each workweek Monday – Friday with occasional evening or weekend work as directed by work schedule, programs and deadlines. Travel between JCC locations may be required.

Position Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Promote a nurturing and engaging atmosphere for children, families and staff that reflects respect, compassion for young children
• Maintain a positive and professional relationship with families and children enrolled in ECLC, youth and camp programs, staff, officers, board members, donors, and professional staff from other agencies.
• Keeps the Director informed of any necessary information regarding the care and safety of children
• Lead and motivate educators to ensure overall success of the department by communicating agency vision and strategy, job expectations, coaching and fostering continued professional development
• Mentor, support and collaborate with educators to continually deepen their thinking about teaching and learning and their ability to construct meaningful and responsive learning experiences with the children
• Guide the development and implementation of Jewish and classroom curriculum; review and revise as needed
• Ensure that the Jewish educational vision is reflected in the classroom practices
• Participate in staff meetings and trainings, agency-wide programs, and program committees, as assigned
• Assists in planning and leading staff meetings/training
• Assists in new hire orientation
• Meeting with families as needed with Director
• Touring perspective families in absence of the Director
• Assisting in classrooms with behavior management and support educators as needed
• Observations in classrooms
• Assist educators in aftercare planning and implementation of activities
• Plans, implements, and runs camp activities, calendar, shows, and schedules
• Assists in preparing school year calendar
• Assists in classroom coverage and scheduling of staff
• Manages preschool staff timecards/liaison with HR regarding timecards
• Handles all room reservations for events and classes
• Assist in special events set up, planning, and implementing
• Learns and utilize our registration system (personify)
• Covers preschool front desk as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor or other member of the Executive Team
  
  

Who We Are Looking For In This Role

• You have a passion for preschool aged children
• You can think strategically and critically while being detailed and goal-oriented
• You have knowledge in project based learning and the Reggio inspired approach
• You have the ability to coordinate and plan events and activities both large and small.
• You’re a self-starter and can prioritize and take initiative when needed;
• You’re a people-person – you’re approachable, a good listener, and empathetic; you have extraordinary customer service skills, a great attitude and desire to help others achieve their goals;
• You’re a team player - you display professionalism, strong communication skills and enjoy interfacing with varying levels of professionals
• You’re flexible – you’re open to the work hours (opening and closing the preschool) and work location (i.e., Boynton Beach or Palm Beach Gardens campus) needed by the business, including evenings and weekend events as needed;
• You’re a productive, engaged multi-tasker – you know how to prioritize, work efficiently, effectively and independently to manage multiple projects and competing tasks and demands in a fast-paced environment;
• You’re a relationship builder – you’ll work collaboratively with agency staff members to form a positive, supportive team atmosphere, and maintain courteous and professional working relationships with colleagues, volunteers, board members, vendors and outside contacts of agency;
• You’re driven by the JCC mission of building community and enhancing connection to Jewish life!
  
  

WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN A JCC?

Jewish Community Centers are multi-service community agencies that provide a wide array of programs, courses, and activities for people of all ages. In addition to stimulating and rewarding work, you'll enjoy a friendly family-like atmosphere that values your mental and physical well-being. Competitive salaries and generous holiday, vacation, healthcare plans and a generous staff discount on JCC programs underscore your importance to the JCC. In a recent survey of JCC employee satisfaction, more than 90 percent of professionals reported enjoying their jobs!

WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN OUR JCC?

Culture

The Mandel JCC of the Palm Beaches is committed to a passionate, member and community-centric culture where team members are encouraged to contribute and collaborate leading to a highly engaged JCC family.

Opportunities for growth

Internal mobility is highly encouraged and fully supported.

Benefits

• Health Benefits
• Life, AD&D, Short Term Disability
• Pet Discount Program
• PTO: Vacation, Sick and Personal Days
• Staff Discount on our Programs
  
  

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

The Mandel JCC of the Palm Beaches does not discriminate against employees or clients on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status or any other characteristic protected by Federal and State law. A non-discrimination clause concerning employment opportunity is incorporated in the Personnel Manual. The Mandel JCC of the Palm Beaches will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.