Director, Early Childhood Learning

Join our team as our newly envisioned Early Learning Center Director!

Are you a high-impact, strategic-thinking, collaborative leader committed to educational excellence? Do you have a track record in providing visionary leadership, operational excellence, skillfully facilitating employee success and community engagement? If so, we want YOU to lead as Director for JCC Greater Boston’s Bernice B. Godine Early Learning Center as our newly envisioned Director and make a lasting impact on young lives and our vibrant community!

The Director is the senior leader responsible for overseeing all aspects of school operations, education, employee success and excellence, and community engagement. As the principal administrator, the Director ensures that the school provides a nurturing, high-quality educational experience while upholding the mission, values, and strategic vision of JCC Greater Boston. The Director reports to the AVP of JCC’s Early Learning Centers and is responsible for creating and leading a cohesive and high-performing team of professionals - including the Director of Teaching and Learning, Curriculum Coordinator, two Child Development Specialists, Office Manager, Enrollment Coordinator and over 40 class­room teachers – that maintains the highest standards of instructional practice, customer service, school administration, and employee relations and performance.

The Bernice B. Godine Early Learning Center, located in Newton, MA, is the largest of the JCC Greater Boston’s Early Learning Centers, and is a respected leader in early childhood education that meets each child's unique needs, foster curiosity and collaboration, and drive a sense of community. As the leader of our largest Center, the Director will play a key role in shaping the broader vision for early childhood education across JCC Greater Boston and ensuring the school is fully integrated into the larger JCC ecosystem.  

Key Responsibilities include and are not limited to:

• Strategic Leadership & School Oversight: Responsible for the overall oversight of the school, ensuring excellence in educational programming, staff leadership, operational management, compliance, and community engagement. Provide visionary leadership for the Bernice B. Godine JCC Early Learning Center, ensuring alignment with the JCC’s mission and goals.
• Educational & Program Excellence: In collaboration with the Director of Teaching and Learning, ensure the development and implementation of a high-quality, integrated secular and Judaic curriculum that aligns with Sheva Center Early Learning framework and Massachusetts Infant/Toddler and Preschool guidelines. Develop and implement ongoing professional development opportunities for teachers, ensuring they have the training, resources, and support to excel in early childhood education.
• Operations & Compliance: Ensure full compliance with Massachusetts EEC licensing requirements and all applicable regulations. Oversee the center’s health, safety, and child development standards, creating a secure and enriching environment for children and families. Establish efficient school operations, ensuring optimal staffing, classroom management, and program execution.
• Financial & Business Management: Develop and oversee the school’s budget, ensuring financial sustainability and strategic resource allocation. Ensure proper financial tracking, tuition collection, and payroll coordination in partnership with the JCC finance team.
• Family & Community Engagement: Build strong relationships with families, ensuring a warm, inclusive, and responsive school community. Serve as the primary point of contact for parent communications, addressing concerns and fostering positive relationships.
• Marketing & Outreach: Collaborate with the Enrollment Coordinator and Marketing department to implement effective marketing strategies aimed at attracting new students and maintaining strong enrollment. Partner with HR to develop and execute staff recruitment strategies to attract and retain high-quality educators.
• Organizational Commitment & Collaboration: Serve as part of the broader team of ELC Directors from the JCCs other ELC sites, collaborating regularly to align best practices, share insights, and contribute to the overall strategic vision of the JCC’s early childhood education programs. Work closely with Senior JCC leadership to integrate the ELC into the broader JCC mission and community offerings. Uphold and represent the JCC’s mission and philosophy in all aspects of leadership.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: The Director is directly responsible for supervising the Director of Teaching and Learning, the Office Manager, the