Preschool Administrator

Gan HaYeled Preschool, housed in Adas Israel Congregation, a bustling 1700-family synagogue and DC magnet for contemporary Jewish life and spirituality, seeks an organized, energetic, and effective School Administrator to oversee key areas of our school’s daily operation.

The ideal candidate is an organized professional dedicated to the overall success of the school and capable of wearing different hats throughout the week. The School Administrator is a full time, year round position. Hybrid work flexibility is offered; percentage time on site to be discussed.

Responsibilities including digital communications & web presence, administrative support for our evaluation center, and preschool admissions & enrollment. Seeking an immediate start date.

Primary responsibilities:

1. School license: Serve as main OSSE point-of-contact for all license requirements. Includes updating and maintaining thorough and up-to-date records for students and staff, ensuring staff files and classroom environments meet all requirements, and emergency preparedness.
2. Digital communications: Oversee school website; format and send school-wide emails; maintain a web presence via Instagram and others
3. Evaluation center: Complete all administrative tasks from intake through evaluation review for families coming through the center.
4. Team support: Help coordinate enrollment, administrative, and logistical processes; support and collaborate with the administrative team on these processes.
5. The School Administrator reports directly to the school’s Program Manager and collaborates with the Program Manager on enrollment and administrative support and processes.

Job requirements:

• Strong organizational, management, and communication skills
• Capable of using Microsoft suite proficiently (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Familiarity with OSSE preschool licensing a plus
• Attention to detail and capacity for organizing and managing large data sets
• A “can-do,” “roll up your sleeves, “I’m a part of the team” attitude - we love our work and want you too as well!
• Team player, willing to step into roles as necessary
• Experience working in school operations and logistics a plus

Salary and benefits:

• Hybrid work flexibility is offered; percentage time on site to be discussed Salary commensurate with experience
• Eligible for all benefits afforded to Adas Israel employees: health & dental insurance, generous vacation policy, paid parental leave, preschool tuition discount, sabbatical during seventh year