Early Childhood Program Director & Curriculum Leader

The Consortium of Jewish Day Schools; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Consortium of Jewish Day Schools seeks a full-time SHA Early Childhood Director to provide strategic direction for the EC program. The director will supervise EC staff, implement a mission-aligned curriculum, and maintain strong parent communication while ensuring healthy child development.

Reporting to the Head of School and collaborating with the K-8 Principal, the role emphasizes staff leadership, program oversight, licensure maintenance, and ongoing professional development to support

Qualifications

• BA in ECE or WA State Certificate; MA preferred.
• EC teaching and administrative experience; Leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Hire and assign teacher positions.
• Supervise and mentor EC staff; lead staff meetings; coordinate trainings.
• Create and maintain teacher schedules.
• Oversee development and implementation of the EC curriculum.
• Teach at least one hour per day.
• Meet regularly with EC teachers to review classroom experiences and provide guidance.
• Review and evaluate student narrative reports.
• Maintain strong communication with parents.
• Oversee administrative tasks to run the program efficiently; procure supplies.
• Host at least one evening for parents yearly to demonstrate curriculum.
• Collaborate with colleagues to maintain a safe, clean learning environment.
• Engage in ongoing professional development.
• Partner with K-8 Principal for smooth Kindergarten transitions.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum planning

Staff supervision

Communication with parents

Education

BA in Early Childhood Education

WA ECE State Certificate

MA preferred

Job description

The Consortium of Jewish Day Schools seeks a full-time SHA Early Childhood Director to provide strategic direction for the EC program. The director will supervise EC staff, implement a mission-aligned curriculum, and maintain strong parent communication while ensuring healthy child development.

Reporting to the Head of School and collaborating with the K-8 Principal, the role emphasizes staff leadership, program oversight, licensure maintenance, and ongoing professional development to support