Senior Director, Early Childhood Learning Centers

JCC Greater Boston seeks a strategic and visionary Senior Director of Early Learning Centers to lead and strengthen a network of early childhood education programs serving families across the region. This senior leadership role provides strategic educational and operational oversight for multiple Early Learning Centers (ELCs) ensuring excellence in teaching and learning while supporting the long-term sustainability and growth of the system.

Reporting to the Chief Program Officer and serving as a member of the organizations Leadership Team the Senior Director will guide the overall health and success of the Early Learning Centers as a unified system of schools. The role sets and stewards a shared educational vision across sites while supporting Directors in leading their individual programs and responding to the needs of their communities.

The JCCs early childhood education programs are grounded in the Sheva framework informed by Reggio-inspired practice and other leading approaches in early childhood education. The Senior Director ensures these principles are reflected consistently across centers while fostering environments that support children families and educators.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced early childhood leader who combines educational vision operational expertise and strong people leadership to guide a thriving network of early learning programs.

This full-time salaried position offers a comprehensive benefits package a supportive work environment and a competitive starting salary of $110000 to $120000 salary offered willultimately bedeterminedby relevant qualifications experience and JCCs a great chance to join JCC Greater Bostons respected and valued people-orientated workplace of diverse community services providers which is rapidly growing!

The JCC is deeply committed to valuing and celebrating the uniqueness of each constituent. We welcome staff and participants from diverse backgrounds. While being proudly Jewish we strive in every way to provide an open and welcoming setting for all irrespective of personal practices beliefs or background. We are guided by JCC Greater Bostons core values: Belonging Joyfulness Collaboration and Transformation which we hoperesonateswith all.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & System Leadership

Provide vision leadership and oversight for the Early Learning Centers across multiple sites.

• Develop and implement a strategic vision for early learning aligned with the JCCs mission and organizational goals

• Ensure strong consistent program quality across all centers

• Monitor compliance with licensing regulationshealthand safety standards staffing ratios and accreditation expectations

• Lead system-wide initiatives and support potential expansion or growth opportunities

• Represent the organization in regional early childhood networks partnerships and community initiatives

Educational Leadership & Program Quality

Champion educational excellence across the Early Learning Centers.

• Steward a shared educational philosophy grounded in Jewish values the Sheva framework and Reggio-inspired practice

• Ensure alignment in curriculum teaching practice classroom environments and family engagement across sites

• Support professional development and coaching for educators and leaders

• Implement systems for continuous improvement evaluation and quality assessment

Operations Financial Stewardship & Enrollment

Ensure the operational and financial strength of the Early Learning Centers system.

• Oversee departmental performance including enrollment staffing operations and financial sustainability

• Develop and manage budgets and support Directors in site-levelfinancial management

• Partner with Directors to develop enrollment strategies and strengthen retention

• Identifyopportunities for growth innovation and improved operational systems

Leadership & Team Development

Provide direct supervision and support for Early Learning Center Directors.

• Mentor supervise and evaluate Directors while building leadership capacity across the system

• Support recruitment development and retention of high-quality early childhood educators and leaders

• Foster a collaborative leadership culture focused on accountability professional growth and shared goals

Community Engagement & Advocacy

Strengthen partnerships and advanceequitableaccess to early childhood education.

• Build relationships with families community partners municipalities and early childhood organizations

• Represent the JCC in regional and statewide early childhood conversations
• Advance equity inclusion and anti-bias practices across programs and community engagement

• Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education or related field required; Masters preferred
• 812 years of progressive leadership experience in early childhood education or related nonprofit sectors
• Experience overseeing multi-site or regional early learning programs
• Minimum of five years of supervisory leadership experience
• Massachusetts EEC Director II qualification required
• Strong financial operational and strategic planning skills
• Deep knowledge of early childhood education best practices licensing and regulatory systems
• Demonstrated ability to build partnerships and engage diverse stakeholders
• Commitment to equity inclusion and high-quality early childhood practice
• Comfort working within a Jewish values-based educational environment

Physical Requirements:This is anon-site/in-person position thatrequireslocal travel to our other JCC locations. Occasional evening and weekend work as needed to fulfill jobfunctionsand some administrative duties may be completely remotely. Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced child-centered work the course of regular work you may need to bend reachandliftand carryobjects weighing up to 30 be able to work well in a busy dynamic and sometimes noisy environment involving multiple tasks and to sit and kneel; getting down at eye level with children regularly. Must be able to stand and walk for longperiods of time.

ADA Statement:Individuals mustpossessthese criteria for knowledge skills and abilities or be able to explain anddemonstratethat the individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation and using some other combination of skills and abilities.

Why Work with Us

At JCCGB we are proud of our strong supportive work environment where staff feel valued and connected. Our team is deeply committed to each other reflecting the positive and inclusive culture weve built together. We offer a competitive salary and benefits a collaborative atmosphere and a sense of community that fosters both personal and professional growth. We take pride in retaining exceptional staff who are passionate about their work and the people they serve. We are dedicated to a culture where all our employees may thrive. Here youll not only lead but youll have the opportunity to thrive within a team that is dedicated to making a difference every day.

Our staff and leadership bring experience excellence and commitment to everything we offer and we are dedicated to a culture where all our employees may thrive. Our culture is built on our values driven by our mission and nurtured through the expert contributions of our professionals.

In addition to a rewarding career within our great work environment JCC Greater Boston proudly offers full-time employees a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive cost-sharing Health and Dental Insurance
• JCC Sponsored/Paid Health Deductible Reimbursement Account
• JCC Sponsored/Fully Paid Group Life Insurance/LTD Coverage
• Generous paid time off supporting a quality work-life balance
• Tax-deferred 403(b) retirement savings plan and ROTH contribution options
• Voluntary Supplemental Vision Insurance
• Additional Voluntary Supplemental Life/ADD coverage for you and your family
• AbilityAssist Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Norton Cyber Security Program
• LegalEase Insurance program

JCCGB Perks! This position is eligible for a free individual membership to JCC Greater Bostons top class fitness recreation and wellness facility in Newton offering virtual and in-person programs including indoor swimming many fitness classes and workout facilities as well as discounts to many JCCGB events classes outdoor pool and more! Complimentary individual membership includes:

• Use of the Fitness Center at Leventhal-Sidman
• Access to group fit classes Arts & Culture adult programming at member rates
• Discounts on a variety JCCGBs fitness/wellness programs and services
• Free wellness events!
• Discounted child care at JCCGB Early Learning Centers and after-school program
• Discounted JCCGB camp tuition

Benefits are subject to review and change by the Organization and plan documents are the primary determinant.

Required Experience:

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