Position: Early Childhood Center Director
Salary Range: $61,000- $74,000 per year, with additional financial incentives based on increased enrollment milestones and performance goals
In Person Location: 1302 N Glenoaks Blvd. Burbank, CA 91504
Work Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm; some evening meetings and events
Application closing date: Monday, October 27, 2025 @ 5:00 pm
Apply to: personnel@btee.org
About Burbank Temple Emanu El and our ECC
With a +75-year history, Burbank Temple Emanu El (BTEE) is a progressive Conservative synagogue in Burbank. We are a welcoming and participatory Jewish community that honors traditions, celebrates diversity, and practices an authentic and dynamic Judaism. The BTEE Early Childhood Center (ECC) is a high-quality Jewish developmental program serving children ages 2-5 years. We are open to all and have a diverse community of students from all cultures and faiths (https://www.ecc.btee.org/).
The ECC has been a part of the Burbank community for nearly 50 years and is licensed for 84 students. Currently serving about 35 children due to Universal Pre-K and other factors, we are aiming to increase enrolment. The ECC Director will proactively manage and grow the school, working with staff and volunteers, engaging former, current, and new families, and being a presence in the broader community.
Position Summary
The ECC Director leads the daily operations of BTEE’s Early Childhood Center, managing staff, enrollment, and family engagement while ensuring a high-quality, inclusive program. This role oversees curriculum, compliance, budgeting, and fundraising, and works closely with the BTEE board and ECC committee to advance the preschool’s vision.
What we need in our next ECC Director
This position oversees daily operations of the ECC. You must be passionate about early childhood education and have a genuine commitment to supporting children and families. As a proactive and innovative leader, you will take initiative, bring fresh ideas, and serve as a driving force in advancing the preschool’s vision and goals.
You will manage teaching staff, including recruiting and hiring new teachers, training, regular performance feedback and annual review, goal setting, and professional development.
You must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to listen and respond to the concerns and needs of children and their families, as well as communicate with key stakeholders, including BTEE board of directors and volunteers.
Warm, caring, and collaborative, you will foster partnerships, model professionalism, and advance the preschool’s vision and goals.
This work requires a commitment to be a team player, collaborative, mission-oriented and caring with a willingness to get the job done. Burbank Temple Emanu El has a relatively small staff, so sometimes it requires everyone to pitch in on day-to-day tasks.
What you will do
Be knowledgeable of and maintain compliance with accreditation and state licensing requirements as well as all applicable state and federal laws, and preschool policies and procedures.
Work closely with the Board of Trustees to advance the organization's mission and vision.
Coordinate and implement strategies for enrolling students on an ongoing basis.
Develop operating budget with support from the board.
Review, revise and implement policies and curricula that support BTEE’s vision, while being responsive to health and safety guidelines.
Analyze financial results, customer satisfaction measures, and other key performance data to make the best decisions for the success of our ECC.
Coordinate the maintenance of the school website, social media and overall web presence.
Schedule on-going professional development of teachers, including educational, safety and training.
Lead parent and board committees in identifying fundraising opportunities and scheduling and goal setting for small and large fundraising events.
Attend monthly BTEE board and Parent Community Group evening meetings to foster ongoing collaboration.
Schedule ongoing training and informational sessions for parents on education, special needs, safety, etc.
Develop and manage partnerships with external organizations and vendors.
Education and Experience you will possess
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Preferred four years teaching experience working in a supervised group child care center.
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Degree in Early Childhood Development or related field (or relevant experience).
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Comprehensive knowledge of national and state education standards, licensing requirements and procedures, and fire, health, and OSHA regulations.
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Meet the director qualifications for the California State license and Child Care Administrator license.
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“California Clearance” with no felony or misdemeanor convictions reported by the California Department of Justice.
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Thorough understanding of Jewish holidays and traditions.
Benefits include:
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Holidays and vacation days, with vacation days increasing with longevity.
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Medical insurance stipend.
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Eligible for full tuition coverage for your child(ren) to attend BTEE's ECC and/or Hebrew School, offering the unique opportunity for your family to be part of our learning and spiritual community.
This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with this position. This job description is general and may evolve over time. The job description is subject to periodic updating. At management’s discretion, the employee may be assigned different and/or additional duties or responsibilities.
