Preschool Director

Job Title: Preschool Director
Location: Valley Village, CA 91607
Job Type: Full-Time

Job Description:
We are seeking a warm, dedicated, and experienced Preschool Director to lead an Early Education Department with love, care, and a vision for nurturing precious neshamos.

The preschool currently serves two Nursery (3s) classes and two Kindergarten (4s) classes, and has a strong, well-deserved reputation for warmth which the school is committed to maintaining.

The Preschool Director will oversee all aspects of the preschool's daily operations, ensuring a nurturing, developmentally appropriate environment based on Hashkafas HaTorah while fostering a positive partnership between staff and parents.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and support staffing, supervision, and professional development for all preschool faculty.
• Foster a warm, loving atmosphere where each child feels valued and supported.
• Maintain strong parent communication, building positive relationships and ensuring parents are involved and informed.
• Implement a developmentally appropriate, Torah-centered curriculum that promotes social, emotional, and academic growth.
• Ensure full compliance with licensing requirements and maintain all necessary records.
• Collaborate with leadership to ensure alignment with the overall vision and values of the school.
• Manage day-to-day operations, including carpool, scheduling, and program planning.

Qualifications:

• A degree (Master's preferred) or equivalent in Early Childhood Education, Educational Leadership, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in early childhood education, including leadership or administrative experience.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Passion for nurturing the spiritual and emotional growth of young Neshamos.
• Ability to foster a warm, collaborative team environment that supports teachers and promotes professional growth.

Compensation: $80,000-$100,000 DOE