Assistant to the Preschool Director

Temple Isaiah Preschool is hiring an Assistant. This Assistant position will support the Director of Early Childhood Education in managing the day-to-day operations of The Rabbi Mark and Morah Renee Panoff Preschool at Temple Isaiah (TIPS), including supporting staff, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations, program implementation both in and out of the classroom, and administrative duties.

This is a part-time position for 25 hours per week. The Assistant will need to be on-site at 7:30am several days a week, as well as stay until 5:00pm on several days. The schedule will be arranged with the Director. The ideal candidate will be able to be on site every day.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Work with the Director to guide TIPS staff and help create a warm, welcoming environment
• Assume authority when the Director is not on site and/or in case of emergency
• Work with the director on the school calendar, daily schedules, and provide classroom coverage as needed
• Establish meaningful relationships with parents and maintain effective communication
• Assist the Director in maintaining all licensing and accreditation requirements, including health and safety
• Interact with parents to keep them informed on TIPS activities and consult with the Director to answer their questions
• Assist the Director with purchasing and organizing supplies, accounting, and other enrollment paperwork
• Attend staff meetings, trainings, and other school-wide events
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Ability to promote positive, constructive, and supportive relationships with parents, staff, and children
• Proficiency and experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Prior experience working in an early childhood setting is preferred
• All clearances as required by state regulations.
• Vaccination against COVID-19 vaccination is required, including a booster shot, if eligible

Salary and Benefits:

• This position will be paid hourly at a rate of $15-$18/hour, commensurate with experience. The hours of this position can change in conversation with the Director.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays, subject to the terms of the Temple Isaiah Employee Handbook
• Eligible for a tuition discount for TIPS for children living in your household