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Early Childhood Director

Location:

Innovative School of Temple Beth Sholom
Miami Beach, Florida

Start Date: June 1, 2025

Description, Responsibilities, & Duties

Temple Beth Sholom (Miami Beach, Florida; www.tbsmb.org) seeks a Director of the Foundation Level (Infant through Pre-Kindergarten age learners) at the Innovative School (https://innovativeschool.org).

Curriculum and Education Responsibilities:
• Plan and select curriculum materials for Foundation level
• Work with Head of School to conduct annual review of Foundation Level curriculum, both Judaic and secular, to ensure appropriateness for learner needs
• Revise and update curriculum as needed to ensure that it promotes the very highest standards of excellence and integrates the rich traditions of our Jewish heritage
• Plan for the evaluation of learners regarding progress, abilities and special needs

Work with Foundation Level Teachers and Staff:
• Work with Head of School to recruit and retain teachers for Foundation Level
• Provide Foundation-level staff with on-going high quality professional development throughout the year
• Serve as a strong and supportive mentor to Foundation-level staff
• Create space for teacher input and reflective practices
• Maintain an ongoing personnel file for all staff under the Head of School’s supervision.
• Observe and evaluate staff and provide assistance to individual teachers in an effort to improve classroom approaches and practices.
and more….

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

The ideal candidate will love children, be versed in the Reggio Approach, have a strong Jewish identity, demonstrate a background in early childhood education (classroom experience and management experience are both a plus) and strong organizational and leadership skills.Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.

Salary & Benefits

Salary range is $80,000.00 to $90,000.00 for a 12-month position with approximate work hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., plus flexibility for Temple events and school meetings.

Benefits
include health insurance, short-term disability insurance, professional dues and development expenses paid, relocation allowance (if applicable), four weeks paid time off per year, and complimentary Temple membership. Position reports to the Head of School.

Application Procedures

To apply for the position, please submit your resume and a cover letter to careers@innovativeschool.org. Please include information in your cover letter on how you believe your background and experience will serve you in this role. Applications are being considered on a rolling basis through October 31, 2024

Program Description

The Innovative School of Temple Beth Sholom is a Reggio inspired Reform Jewish community dedicated to joyful learning. Temple Beth Sholom is a vibrant, inclusive Jewish congregation in Miami Beach affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism.

Contact Info

Please contact Matt Bial and Rachel Samek, Search Committee Co-Chairs, with any questions at careers@innovativeschool.org.

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