Assistant Preschool Director

Job Description

Location: Onsite, Ocean, NJ
Reports To: Early Childhood Director  
Start Date: July 1, 2025

Job Summary: We are partnering with a growing Modern Orthodox Day School who are hiring their first Assistant Preschool Director for their Early Learning Center. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides daily supervision of Arrivals, Dismissals, Hallways, Playground, Lunch, Classroom Cleanliness 
• Provides clarity and ensures compliance for all guidelines and protocol as per ”Faculty Responsibilities,” and ”Parent Handbook” 
• Serves as a support to the ELC team in ensuring classroom coverage, maintaining schedules and implementing schedule changes 
• Plays an active role in planning and implementing all Student Activities – Provides hands-on support for students with behavior issues 
• Listens objectively to employee concerns and collaborates with the team for the recommended course of action. 
• Identifies, schedules and interviews teacher candidates. Builds network of external future talent 
• Leads tours with prospective families, highlighting key features of the school/ early childhood program. 
• Ensures that the physical environment and health/safety standards are in full compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations

Qualifications:

• Experience in leadership/management 
• Significant teaching or consulting experience in an early childhood setting required 
• Bachelor’s degree/Master’s in Early Childhood/Special Education or related field – Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 
• Technical and Organizational skills 
• Must be knowledgeable in Jewish culture and Judaic Studies Curriculum

Compensation: $100,000-$120,000 DOE