The Hasten Hebrew Academy of Indian · Indianapolis, IN

Early Childhood Director at The Hasten Hebrew Academy of Indian — Indianapolis, IN

Full-timeIndianapolis, IN$60,000–$65,000/yearPosted 2026-08-05
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Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Job Title: Director

Reports to: Head of School

Hours: variable- 7:45- 4:30 PM

Position Purpose

The purpose of this position is to provide supervision, mentorship, strategic growth and program management at Giving Tree Early Learning. The Director will develop individual and group professional development plans and implement program improvements through a process of collaboration and reflection. The Director will establish professional networks maintaining the program’s standing within the Jewish community and professional/educational communities. The Director must also be willing to put forth the extra effort of developing the Early Childhood program and to provide leadership in the implementation of developmentally appropriate practices, accreditation guidelines provided by NAEYC, Judaic programming and the Reggio Emilia philosophy regarding young children.

Giving Tree Early Learning Director will:

  • Promote positive relationships for all children and adults to encourage each child’s sense of individual worth.
  • Maintain professional ethics standards as outlined by NAEYC including upholding the confidentiality of our students and their families.
  • Implement and adapt the onboarding process for new hires.
  • Use developmentally, culturally, and linguistically appropriate effective teaching and supervision approaches through the use of the Indiana Early Learning Foundation Standards and Responsive Classroom techniques.
  • Utilize the Reggio Emilia approach to learning in coaching, curriculum and environment.
  • Provide ongoing assessments of team member progress using reflection and evaluation tools.
  • Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with the students, families and staff and adopt a growth mindset.
  • Establish relationships with and use the resources of the community to support the achievement of program goals.
  • Provide a safe and healthy physical environment.
  • Implement strong personnel, fiscal, and program management policies so that all children, families and staff have high quality experiences.
  • Be proactive in identifying challenges, have the ability to both brainstorm multiple solutions and implement problem solving skills.

Education/Experience

The Director is required to have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field, and at least 5 years working within the education setting. College credits will need to be verified by licensing to meet minimum standards. Two or more years of administration experience and experience working in the Reggio Emilia philosophy are strongly preferred. The Director must also have a willingness to learn about Judaism and Jewish values as it relates to the school community and curriculum. The director should embrace the importance of Jewish education within the community.

Continuing education or 20+ hours of professional development are required of each staff member in order to stay current on Best Practices and to meet Licensing requirements. Staff will be asked to participate in a variety of staff in-services (including monthly staff meetings) and family engagement events, some of which may take place in the evening or on weekends.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Establish a vision of quality for the center and maintain quality effectiveness measurements.
  • Maintain and adhere to Paths to QUALITY Guidelines.
  • Lead and maintain NAEYC accreditation.
  • Assist in On My Way Pre-K and CCDF trainings and program management.
  • Communicate illness policy with parents and send students home when necessary.
  • Develop strategic plan for Giving Tree and share in Administrative strategic plan annually.
  • Develop individual professional development plans and implement support and mentorship to further the individual’s professional growth.
  • Provide support both inside and outside of the classroom environment to support program quality, licensing requirements and the Reggio Emilia philosophy.
  • Perform ongoing evaluations and assessments of program and staff to support continued growth.
  • Routinely reflect, plan, evaluate and improve the physical environment in the classroom and communal spaces to create opportunities to meet the changing needs of the developing child.
  • Embody the principles of the Reggio Emilia philosophy and utilize the 100 Languages of Children in mentorship and guidance.
  • Resource and supply acquisition
  • Budget development and management.
  • Identify and schedule fundraising events
  • Work collaboratively with the PTO
  • Organize family engagement events
  • Oversee the food policy including training webinar
  • Development and implementation of emergency plans and active shooter training.
  • Serve as a role model for students, dressing professionally, and demonstrating the importance and relevance of learning, accepting responsibility and pride in the education profession.
  • Attract, recruit, hire and