Early Childhood Site Director

JCC Association of North America; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and vision coverage

Dental coverage optional

Pension Benefit plan

Life insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

JCC Association of North America is seeking an experienced Early Childhood Site Director to manage the daily operations of their preschool program. Responsibilities include guiding staff, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and fostering a nurturing environment for children and families.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, a NYS Teaching Certificate, and have at least 2 years of relevant experience. Familiarity with Jewish culture and Hebrew language skills are preferred. This full-time position offers a salary ranging from $80,000 to $100,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of documented experience as a group teacher in an early childhood setting.
• Prior leadership experience in an early childhood, nursery, or preschool setting required.
• Familiarity with Jewish culture and Hebrew language skills is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the nursery/preschool site.
• Supervise, support and guide teachers and classroom staff.
• Ensure compliance with DOH, licensing, and safety requirements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Knowledge of early childhood development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Valid NYS Teaching Certificate

Job description

Location and Job Title:

Early Childhood Site Director
Kings Bay YM-YWHA INC.
3495 Nostrand Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11229

Principal Responsibilities:

JCC Brooklyn is seeking an experienced and dedicated Early Childhood Site Director to oversee the daily operations of our nursery/preschool program (3 classrooms). The Site Director will provide strong leadership to teaching staff, support a warm and nurturing environment for children and families, and ensure the program operates in compliance with all applicable licensing, health, safety and organizational standards.

The ideal candidate is a professional early childhood leader with strong communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to build positive relationships with staff, children and families. Familiarity with Jewish culture, traditions, holidays and community values is strongly preferred. Hebrew language skills are also strongly preferred, as many families in our program communicate in Hebrew.

• Oversee the day‑to‑day operations of the nursery/preschool site.
• Supervise, support and guide teachers and classroom staff.
• Ensure classrooms maintain a safe, warm, developmentally appropriate and engaging environment.
• Communicate regularly and professionally with parents and families.
• Support enrollment, family engagement, school events and program communication.
• Ensure compliance with DOH, licensing, safety and organizational requirements.
• Assist with staff scheduling, coverage, attendance and performance matters.
• Partner with leadership to maintain high program quality and address concerns as they arise.
• Support Jewish holiday programming, cultural activities and community‑building initiatives.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all staff and family matters.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field approved by the Department required.
• Valid NYS Teaching Certificate required, Initial or Professional accepted.
• Minimum of 2 years of documented experience as a group teacher in an early childhood setting required.
• Prior leadership experience in an early childhood, nursery, preschool or childcare setting required.
• Strong knowledge of early childhood development and classroom operations.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to supervise staff, manage parent communication and resolve issues professionally.
• Familiarity with Jewish culture, traditions, holidays and community values strongly preferred.
• Hebrew language skills strongly preferred, based on the communication needs of families served by the program.
• Must meet all applicable licensing and regulatory requirements for the position.

Preferred qualities:

• Warm, professional, mature and steady leadership style.
• Strong judgment and ability to handle sensitive situations appropriately.
• Comfortable working with a diverse community of families and staff.
• Ability to create a welcoming environment that reflects the values and culture of the program.

Job Benefits:

• Health and vision coverage & dental coverage optional
• Pension Benefit plan, after one year, with agency contribution
• Life insurance, Optional 403(b) plan & parental leave
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid federal and additional holidays
• Employee program discounts
• Employee referral program
• Professional development opportunities – conferences and licenses

Schedule:

• Full‑time, in‑person position. Regular office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Occasional flexibility may be needed to support program operations and responsibilities.

Salary:

$80,000 - $100,000 commensurate with experience