Title: Early Childhood Assistant Director

Exciting opportunity to join our team as a full-time Early Childhood Assistant Director (Asst. Director) at Binghamton JCC! The Assistant Director is instrumental in managing the day-to-day operations of our early childhood program which includes infant, toddler, pre-school, and UPK classes. We are seeking a proactive and compassionate individual who is dedicated to nurturing a positive learning environment for our students.

The successful candidate will be proficient in curriculum development, managing behavior issues, logistics and scheduling, JCC and state guidelines. They will support the Director with staff development, events, and elevating our school. If you are confident you can exceed expectations for delivering customer service to our families and create a sense of community among parents, teachers, and staff, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervision & Leadership

• Support the Early Childhood Education Director to motivate, engage and develop a strong team of diverse early childhood educators.
• Serve as Director on Duty from 3-5:30pm daily as well as in absence of Director.
• Contribute to strategic planning of the early childhood programs, suggesting and leading innovative ideas to enhance program quality and efficiency

• Customer Service

• Maintain a positive and professional relationship with families and children enrolled in ECE Departments, youth and camp programs, staff, officers, board members, donors, and professional staff from other agencies.
• Assess and maintain digital platform messages, concerns, and needs.

• Administration

• Answer department phone calls/outreach to families both current and prospective
• Create and distribute internal newsletters and assist in maintenance of staff update applications.
• Oversee the logistical aspects of the early childhood programs, including scheduling, resource allocation, and compliance with state and local regulations
• Attend and provide support at JCC-wide events including, but not limited to: Purim Carnival, Golf Tournament, Gala, Open Houses, etc.

• Curriculum Development and Supervision

• Support and enhance our child centered, played, developmentally appropriate curriculum and practices.
• Supervise, coach, and mentor teachers including regular classroom observations, one-on-one reflections, curriculum coaching, and approval of weekly lesson plans.
• Submit daily attendance to school district for Universal Pre-Kindergarten
• Openness to learning Jewish culture, values, and traditions to support our environment of inclusivity based on Jewish values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, child development, or related field preferred. Associate degree with a plan of study accepted.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in early childhood education, with at least 1 year in a leadership or supervisory role.

• New York State Early Childhood license preferred (birth through grade 2)
• Strong understanding of child development, behavior management strategies, and OCFS guidelines.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with staff, families, and children.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and ability to learn new software systems.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.

Benefits:

• $21-$22/hour with a 40-hour schedule

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Opportunities for professional growth and development within a dynamic organization

• Collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diversity and respect

• Access to JCC facilities and programming for employees and their families

• Discounts on JCC programming such as personal training, swim lessons, preschool, and camp.

If you are passionate about working in a community-based organization and have a strong desire to contribute to the success of the Binghamton JCC's Early Childhood Education Center, we encourage you to apply! Please submit your resume and cover letter to Toni Dougherty at tonid@binghamtonjcc.org. We look forward to hearing from you!