Location and Job Title:

Senior Director, The Vogel Family Center for Early Learning
JCC of Stamford
1035 Newfield Ave
Stamford, CT 06905

Principal Responsibilities:

Position Summary

The Senior Director leads The Vogel Family Center for Early Learning, which includes KinderPlace and Sara Walker Nursery School on the Stamford campus. KinderPlace, a full year, full time program serves children from infants through Fives and opened a newly licensed infant wing in September 2026.Sara Walker Nursery School, a 9 month part day (with flexible extended hours) program serves children from 15 months - age 5. The directors of both programs report to the Senior Director.

The Senior Director is responsible for quality, licensing compliance, enrollment, staffing and financial results. We are looking for an experienced educator and proven leader who sets high standards, builds strong teams and keeps classrooms full.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coach the directors of KinderPlace and Sara Walker Nursery School, and set shared standards for both programs
• Lead a curriculum grounded in child development and Jewish values, for families of all backgrounds
• Keep every classroom in compliance with OEC licensing regulations and ready for inspection
• Recruit, develop and retain qualified teachers, with ratios covered every day
• Lead enrollment, re-enrollment and waitlists, and manage program budgets with Finance
• Administer the JCC's participation in Care 4 Kids and other subsidy programs
• Keep families informed and confident in their child's care

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in early childhood education, child development or education
• At least 8 years of experience in early learning, camp or school settings, including significant classroom teaching experience
• At least 3 years in an administrative or leadership role
• Experience supervising other leaders and managing enrollment and budgets
• Meets Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (OEC) program director requirements, including at least 3 credits in early childhood or educational administration (or completion within one year of hire)
• CPR and First Aid certification, or obtained within 30 days of hire
• Employment is contingent on all background checks required by Connecticut law for child care staff
• Master's degree
• Experience directing a licensed child care center, including infant and toddler care
• Experience leading more than one program or site
• Experience with NAEYC accreditation
• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Ability to supervise children indoors and outdoors, sit on the floor, move quickly and lift up to 40 pounds
• Full-time, Monday through Friday, with a long program day and occasional evening family events

Preferred

Physical Requirements and Schedule

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range: $95,000 - $105,000 annually

Benefits: Medical, dental and vision insurance; 403(b) retirement plan with employer match; paid time off; employee discount; complimentary JCC membership.

To Apply

Send a resume and cover letter to Rachel Beckwith at apply@stamfordjcc.org.

Salary:

$95,000 - $105,000

Agency Information:

The Stamford Jewish Community Center is a cultural, educational and recreational center, offering exceptional programs, classes and special events designed to enrich the mind, body and spirit. While we are driven by the Jewish values of welcoming guests, kindness, respect, and communal responsibility, we warmly welcome people of all ages, faiths, ethnicities and backgrounds.