Education Director

The Early Childhood Director is responsible for the management of

day-to-day operations of the school which includes hiring and onboarding teachers,

mentoring through collaboration and goal setting, providing ongoing support for parents and

families, maintaining a fully enrolled, developmentally appropriate, program aligned with our philophy

Responsibilities:

School Management

● Leading all aspects of operating the school, including administrative duties, staffing

and student enrollment/registration, general customer service, record keeping, and

office management such as payroll, petty cash, student files, etc.

● Involvement in developing and maintaining the center budget in a manner that

supports optimal enrollment and school growth.

● Ensure a fully enrolled program at all times.

● Communicate directly with HQ positions, colleagues and Head of CityKids/COO.

● Support teachers in the procedures for providing a consistently clean and healthy

environment in which children can engage in a variety of activities across the day

● Exhibits willingness/flexibility in day-to-day operation

● Demonstrate oral written communication/presentation skills using correct grammar

● Demonstrate effective listening skills and establish a friendly and respectful rapport

with families and colleagues

● Implement and mentor positive guidance techniques for children, families and

colleagues using skill, positive reinforcement, praise, and encouragement

● Treat everyone with dignity and respect

● Function as a “float” in emergency situations to ensure the overall success of the

school

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood or Elementary Education required; Master’sdegree preferred
• Minimum of five years' experience working in a school setting
• Fluent in English and Hebrew
• Ability to uphold the standards and regulations of the Ministry of Education
• Experience in hiring, mentoring and leading a team
• Knowledge and experience of developmentally appropriate practice and emergent
• curriculum
• Ability to interact, communicate and build relationships with parents and members
• of the community
• High level organizational skills