About Early Childhood at The Adelson School:
Adelson’s Early Childhood program is rooted in our Four Pillars:
- Proudly American
- Proudly Zionist
- Proudly Jewish
- Proudly Classical
We believe young children thrive in environments that are warm, structured, and intellectually intentional. From toddlers through Junior Kindergarten, our program nurtures secure relationships, language development, and independence while building strong early academic habits. Joyful engagement is paired with clear purpose.
Children experience:
- Rich oral language development
- Structured early reading and writing instruction
- Explicit phonological awareness and letter–sound learning
- Early numeracy and mathematical thinking
- Clear routines and consistent classroom expectations
- Purposeful, guided play
- A deep and joyful connection to Jewish identity and tradition
Our goal is for students to enter Kindergarten confident, capable, and well-prepared - academically, socially, and emotionally.
Position Summary:
The Adelson School seeks a strong, mission-aligned Director of Preschool to lead our Early Childhood division (ages 18 months through Junior Kindergarten).
- This position reports directly to the Head of Lower School and serves as a key instructional and operational leader. The Director will work in close partnership with the Head of Lower School to ensure coherence, clarity, and excellence throughout the Preschool program.
Key Responsibilities:The Director of Preschool will:
- Oversee curriculum coherence across ages 18 months–JK.
- Ensure developmentally appropriate, skill-based instruction.
- Strengthen classroom culture and behavioral expectations.
- Supervise, coach, and evaluate Preschool faculty.
- Oversee day-to-day operations of the Preschool division.
