A Unique Opportunity to Build a New Kindergarten in Jerusalem
Want to build a kindergarten from the ground up and make a real impact?
As we prepare to open our new center at the Givat Ram campus in Jerusalem in September 2026, we are looking for a leading, entrepreneurial, and visionary kindergarten director. Someone who believes in high-quality early childhood education and wants to help us create a special place for children, staff, and families.
This is not just a management role – it’s a rare opportunity to establish an educational framework from scratch, shape its pedagogical culture, and lead a dedicated professional team.
What You’ll Do
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Lead the establishment of the kindergarten and its day-to-day operations
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Manage and support a high-quality educational team (up to approx. 10 staff members)
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Take overall responsibility for the education and well-being of around 60 children across two age groups (15 months to 6 years)
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Ensure high pedagogical standards in line with the Kindergan educational approach
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Build a warm, respectful educational community for children, parents, and staff
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Foster open collaboration with parents and support children’s development
This role combines meaningful educational work with leadership:
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~50% hands-on work with children in the classroom
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~50% dedicated management time for team leadership, pedagogical development, and running the kindergarten
What We’re Looking For
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Professional training in early childhood education
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At least 3 years of experience working in a kindergarten
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Management experience (director, deputy, or group leader) – an advantage
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Experience and confidence in working with parents, with strong communication skills
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Ability to lead and inspire a team
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A values-driven, open, and creative educational approach
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Interest in innovative pedagogy and professional growth
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Willingness to work closely with the network’s founders and explore new management approaches (e.g., agile), adapting them to early childhood education
Why Join Us
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A real opportunity to build a new kindergarten and shape it from day one
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A diverse, professional team from all backgrounds
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Small teams and a supportive work environment
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Above-average salary and full social benefits
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Higher-than-standard staff-to-child ratio, allowing more personalized care
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Convenient access by car and public transportation
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Support for professional development, including training programs
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Academic growth opportunities and career paths through the Schwartz Program for Early Childhood and in collaboration with David Yellin College
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Learning exchanges with teams בארץ ובעולם (in Israel and internationally), including opportunities for professional exchange and visits to kindergartens abroad within our international network
Interested in joining us? We’d love to get to know you!
Submit your CV here or contact us via WhatsApp or Signal.
