October 23,2026

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Center Director
The Temple Preschool • Nashville, Tennessee

 

The Temple Preschool (TPS), part of Congregation Ohabai Sholom, is seeking its next Center Director. TPS is a Jewish-focused, Reggio Emilia-inspired program serving children from six weeks through Pre-K. It is open to all families in the greater Nashville community and offers a child-centered, play-based learning environment.
 

The Role
The Center Director leads TPS's vision and ensures high standards for the health, safety, and education of every child. You will:
• Lead and support a team of about 30 staff, including the Assistant Director and Administrative Assistant
• Guide the Reggio Emilia approach and align learning with Tennessee's Early Learning Standards
• Maintain licensing compliance and TPS's Three-Star Rating with the Tennessee Department of Human Services
• Oversee operations, including budget, payroll, billing, HR, and policies
• Manage enrollment, tours, and family relationships
• Champion professional development for all staff
• Represent TPS in the Temple and the broader early childhood community

You will report to the Temple’s Executive Director and attend weekly Executive Staff and monthly 
Board meetings.

Qualifications
•  Bachelor's degree or higher in early childhood education or a related field, with coursework in child development and management
• Program Administrator Credential and current continuing education
• 5+ years' experience administering an early care or education program
• Experience with, or willingness to learn, the Reggio Emilia approach
• Basic familiarity with Jewish values, customs, and holidays
• Proven leadership of high-performing teams
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict management skills Candidates with significant alternative experience or credentials may be considered.

Compensation and Benefits
Full-time position with a competitive salary and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, short- and long-term disability, 401(k), discounted childcare, paid vacation and sick time, and Temple membership.

 

For consideration, please email: todd@templenashville.org

 

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August 25, 2026

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Children's House Nashville

Job Posting - Part-time Aftercare Coordinator  

This is a part-time position with an hourly rate range of $19-25 per hour, depending on education and experience. Substituting early in the day could be an option as well.

 

Currently, the hours needed are as follows:
2:30/3 pm to 5:30 pm Monday-Friday during the academic year. Interested applicants may reach out to me directly via email: rhonda.mckay@childrenshousenashville.org for the next steps in applying. Thanks!

POSITION: Aftercare Coordinator

MISSION: Children’s House is a Montessori preschool and kindergarten community dedicated to guiding a diverse group of children and their families to become joyful, confident lifelong learners who respect themselves, others, and the world around them.
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Position Overview
The Aftercare Coordinator works in the aftercare program on weekday afternoons (2:30 – 5:30 pm) and on days when the school offers conference childcare, twice during the school year. The Aftercare Coordinator helps to create a positive learning environment guided by Montessori philosophy, TN Department of Education regulations, and early childhood developmentally appropriate practices. The Aftercare Coordinator helps identify and meet each child’s development needs.
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Qualifications
• The Aftercare Coordinator must hold a high school diploma or equivalent. Additionally, one year of experience working with preschool-aged children and/or enrollment in a college-level program studying child development, education, or early childhood education is preferred.
• Ability to meet all local childcare licensing and regulatory requirements.
• Physical ability to lift up to 35 lbs. when necessary for child safety and program facilitation.
• Strong ability to build positive, nurturing relationships with young children.
• Prior early childhood teaching experience preferred.
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Key Responsibilities
• Implements daily indoor and outdoor activities and events.
o Interacts in a respectful and caring manner with the children by actively participating in their play and learning.
o Provides for the health, safety, and developmental needs of children.
o Supervises the children while eating snacks and lunches (when appropriate).
o Supervises the children in the classroom, playground, and during nap time (when appropriate).
• Communicates well and frequently with the other faculty, administration, and parents.
• Identifies each child’s developmental strengths and challenges.
• Designated as a primary point of contact for parental communication during after-care hours.

Guidance & Professional Practice
• Models Montessori teaching practices and Positive Discipline strategies.
• Serves as a mentor to interns, volunteers, and visitors.
• Upholds the Code of Ethics of the American Montessori Society.

Professional Development & Collaboration
• Participates in ongoing professional development to meet licensing and accreditation requirements.
• Attends all required staff meetings, school events, and training sessions.

Operations & Compliance
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of the classroom, shared spaces, and playground.
• Cares for the environment, plus caring, rotating, and storing the materials.
• Follows all school policies and applicable local, state, and national regulations.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by the Executive Director.
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Additional Employment Requirements
• Compliance with all health and safety regulations required by Children’s House and governing agencies.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Completion of required background checks, including fingerprinting.

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