Lead Educator & Curriculum Architect — Early Childhood

Jewish Community Center Works; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The J Los Angeles seeks an Assistant Director of Educational Programs to lead curriculum, pedagogy, classroom quality, and staff development across infants through TK, in partnership with the Director of ECE. This hands-on role maintains a strong presence in all classrooms and supports families and the broader school community.

Responsibilities include coaching, hiring, evaluation, and professional development, ensuring inclusive practices, and aligning programming with Jewish values while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 15 ECE units including infant/toddler coursework; Site Supervisor or Program Director qualification under Title 22 preferred.
• 5-7 years of experience in early childhood education, including direct classroom teaching and at least 2 years in an instructional leadership or supervisory role.
• Demonstrated experience leading curriculum development, staff evaluation, and professional development in an early childhood setting.
• Strong knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice, emergent and play-based pedagogy, and California licensing requirements (Title 22).
• Experience supporting children with special needs and/or neurodiverse learners in inclusive settings.
• Experience in Jewish early childhood education or values-based programming preferred.
• Deep commitment to Jewish values, inclusion, equity, and early childhood excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead curriculum design, implementation, and mapping across all age groups, making data-informed adjustments to meet diverse needs.
• Conduct regular classroom observations and provide in-the-moment coaching, feedback, and professional development to teaching staff.
• Lead hiring, supervision, evaluation, and individualized professional development for all teaching staff.
• Partner with Inclusion & Community Care Manager to ensure curriculum is inclusive of neurodiverse and culturally diverse needs.
• Collaborate with Manager of Jewish Life & Learning to implement programming across classrooms.
• Integrate stories and culture into the educational calendar and daily classroom life.
• Serve as senior educational contact for families, leading developmental conferences and family engagement events.
• Ensure compliance with California Community Care Licensing Title 22 across all classrooms.

Skills

Curriculum development

Staff evaluation

Professional development

Inclusion & diversity knowledge

Communication with families

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

The J Los Angeles seeks an Assistant Director of Educational Programs to lead curriculum, pedagogy, classroom quality, and staff development across infants through TK, in partnership with the Director of ECE. This hands-on role maintains a strong presence in all classrooms and supports families and the broader school community.

Responsibilities include coaching, hiring, evaluation, and professional development, ensuring inclusive practices, and aligning programming with Jewish values while