Preschool Program Manager

What do benefits, membership to a state-of-the-art fitness center, up to 20 paid holidays, PTO and working at the JCC have in common? Read below to find out! 

Pay Range: $75,000-80,000 /annual

Do you have managerial experience, speak Hebrew, and have a passion for educating the next generation? If working at a preschool program in a large community center with full fitness facilities inspires you, this might be the job for you! Year-round positions available.

The job: As the Preschool Program Manager, you will manage 4-5 (Ulpanon and Gesher) specific classrooms to ensure Preschool teachers are implementing the OFJCC Leslie Family Preschool vision, guiding principles and SHEVA Early Learning Framework through proper training and assistance with curriculum development. 

The Place: The Oshman Family Jewish Community Center (OFJCC) is an exciting and innovative non-profit organization in the heart of Silicon Valley. We create fun, meaningful, inclusive and joyful experiences through educational, social, cultural, spiritual, fitness and wellness programs. Join us! 

The Core Duties:

• Supervise 4-5 classrooms including but not limited to Ulpanon and Gesher
• Lead and facilitate team meetings focused on curriculum planning, documentation processes and problem-solving childcare situations. Ensure meetings are reflective and drive collaboration.
• Supervise, coach, observe and evaluate teachers through regular classroom observations, ongoing feedback and continuing professional growth trainings that support the teachers. Provide guidance when teachers are managing through challenging educational situations and assist with solutions.
• Create, design, lead and facilitate workshops and training opportunities that focus on program goals and preschool best practices.
• Provide classroom coverage when necessary due to staffing and ratio requirements.

The Essentials:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or a related field required; Master’s Degree preferred.
• 24 ECE/CD Units: Must include core coursework (child growth and development; child, family, and community; and program/curriculum).
• 16 General Education Units: At least one course in humanities/fine arts, social sciences, math/science, and English/language arts.
• 6 Specialization Units: Focused in a specific area like infant/toddler care, bilingual development, or exceptional needs.
• 2 Adult Supervision Units: Coursework covering the supervision of adults in a classroom setting
• Minimum five years of preschool teaching experience, including experience in curriculum leadership, mentoring or staff supervision.
• Strong leadership, coaching, interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Reggio Emilia-inspired education or play-based, emergent curriculum, child development and preschool best practices.
• Experience with Hebrew language immersion education preferred.
• Jewish studies background or demonstrated knowledge of Jewish traditions, values, holidays and Israeli culture, preferred.
• Knowledge of Transitional Kindergarten standards and kindergarten readiness practices, preferred.
• Cleared Background Check (Fingerprints, Child Abuse Index Check and Medical/TB exam)
• Pediatric First Aid and CPR Certified or willing to obtain
• Ability and desire to work independently and as a team member with the community and other employees
• Proven ability to work collaboratively across the organization
• Ability to work nights and weekends occasionally 

The Perks:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• 403(b) retirement
• Free membership at our award-winning fitness center
• Fun, motivating workplace

Benefits exceptions apply, based on # hours worked per week

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