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Pressman Academy is seeking our next Early Childhood Center (ECC) Director, a senior leader who will shape the daily experiences of our youngest learners while stewarding a warm, thoughtful, and well-run program grounded in best practices in early childhood education. The ECC Director plays a central role in advancing Pressman Academy’s mission to develop minds, nurture hearts, and instill Jewish values, serving as the instructional leader, operational manager, and community anchor of the ECC. This is a 12-month position and a full member of the school’s Leadership Team, reporting directly to the Head of School.

Who are we?

Pressman Academy is a vibrant ECC–8th grade Jewish day school in Los Angeles where relationships, professionalism, and purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Parents, students, and teachers describe Pressman as a second home, a place where children are known deeply, held to high expectations, and supported to grow academically, socially, and emotionally. Our Early Childhood Center reflects these values in action: joyful classrooms, intentional social-emotional learning, strong parent partnerships, and educators who take their work seriously while never losing sight of the wonder of early childhood.

Who are you?

You are an experienced early childhood leader who understands that ECC excellence requires the best in both heart and systems. You bring deep knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice and social-emotional learning and also a clear understanding that operations, staffing, and compliance are an essential foundation for a nurturing early childhood learning environment, not distractions from it. You are equally comfortable observing a classroom, coaching a teacher, speaking with a parent about developmental benchmarks, partnering with colleagues across divisions, or supporting a dysregulated child. You value collaboration, but do not avoid hard conversations. And you lead with integrity, consistency and warmth, supporting and guiding the people in your care.

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Educational Leadership, or a related field (required)
  • Significant leadership experience in an early childhood setting, including supervision, evaluation, and coaching of faculty and staff
  • Deep knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice and social-emotional learning in early childhood
  • Demonstrated ability to lead adults with clarity, empathy, and accountability
  • Experience managing day-to-day operations, systems, and staffing in a complex educational environment
  • Strong understanding of licensing requirements and regulatory compliance (including Title 22 or comparable frameworks)
  • Proven skill in communicating clearly and proactively with parents about developmental benchmarks, expectations, and student progress
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
  • Collaborative leadership style and ability to work effectively as a member of a senior leadership team
  • Experience partnering with finance and operations teams around budgets, staffing models, and program planning
  • Commitment to Pressman Academy’s mission, values, and Jewish educational environment

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to Dr. Erica Rothblum, Head of School, at erothblum@pressmanacademy.org. 

Pressman Academy in Los Angeles is seeking a passionate and experienced Hebrew educator to join our warm, collaborative community for the 2026-2027 school year!

The Role:

  • Teach Core Subjects: Teach Novice/Intermediate Hebrew using the Proficiency Approach.
  • Engaging and Differentiated Instruction: Plan engaging, differentiated lessons for elementary and middle school students.
  • Collaborative Environment: Collaborate with a supportive faculty dedicated to Jewish values and academic excellence.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Language Skills: Fluency in Hebrew (reading, writing, and speaking).
  • Experience: Minimum of 2 years of teaching experience (Middle School preferred).
  • Educational Background: A degree/certification in Hebrew instruction or Education.
  • Methodology: Experience with differentiated instruction and classroom management.

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Salary: $65,000 – $87,000 per year (commensurate with experience).
  • Full-time benefits including health, dental, and 403(b).

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to Gila Azrad, Hebrew Department Chair (gazrad@pressmanacademy.org) and Yonatan Rosner, Judaic Studies and Hebrew Principal (yrosner@pressmanacademy.org).

Pressman Academy is seeking our first Israel Education Department Chair. The Pressman Academy Israel Department Chair is a faculty leader responsible for shaping and advancing a cohesive Israel education program across the elementary and middle school. Working in close partnership with school leadership, the Chair provides instructional leadership, curricular guidance, and professional support to Israel educators, ensuring alignment with Pressman’s mission, values, and educational philosophy. The Chair leads the ongoing development of a vertically integrated K–8 Israel curriculum, mentors and supports faculty, and strengthens teaching and learning in Israel education. The Israel Department Chair also serves as a key thought partner in strengthening Israel-related experiences and programming, including parent education and the annual middle school Israel trip. The Chair is a member of the Hanhallah (the education management team) and reports to the Judaic Studies Principal. 

Who are we?

Pressman Academy is a vibrant ECC–8th grade Jewish day school in Los Angeles where relationships, professionalism, and purpose are at the heart of everything we do. We are a deeply connected community of educators who care about ideas, about children, and about one another, and we approach our work with curiosity, collaboration, and integrity. Israel education is a strategic priority and a defining pillar of the Pressman experience: we are intentionally investing in a coherent, values-driven, and developmentally aligned K–8 Israel education program that prepares students to be knowledgeable and proud Zionists, deeply connected to the people, land, and State of Israel, and able to engage complexity and disagreement with empathy and courage. We believe academic rigor and social-emotional growth are inseparable, which is why we are known for graduating students who are not only strong thinkers but true mensches. 

Who are you?

You are an experienced educator and leader who possesses a clear educational vision and a passion for Israel education. You bring the ability to think both vertically and developmentally, and to support the design and refinement of curriculum and programming across grade levels.  You are equally comfortable teaching a K-8 Israel education class as you are in a conversation with parents about the values and complexity of our curriculum or coordinating the annual student trip to Israel. You read current educational research for fun, and you most enjoy being part of a professional community who builds together, thinks deeply, and takes both relationships and ideas seriously.

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Education, Israel education, Educational Leadership, or a related field (required)

  • Teaching and leadership experience including in coaching of faculty and staff

  • Demonstrated ability to lead adults with clarity, empathy, and accountability

  • Proven skill in communicating clearly and proactively with parents about developmental benchmarks, expectations, and student progress

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

  • Collaborative leadership style and ability to work effectively as a member of a senior leadership team

  • Commitment to Pressman Academy’s mission, values, and Jewish educational environment

Salary and Benefits

  • Salary range: $90,000-$120,000 annual salary
  • Competitive benefits package

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to Mr. Yonatan Rosner, Judaic Studies Principal, at yrosner@pressmanacademy.org.

Pressman Academy in Los Angeles is seeking a passionate and experienced Judaic Studies educator to join our warm, collaborative community for the 2026-2027 school year!

The Role

  • Teach Core Subjects: Lead instruction in Torah, Parashat HaShavua, Rabbinics, Hagim, Israel, T’fillah, and ritual.
  • Engaging Instruction: Plan and deliver lesson plans that facilitate active learning and utilize technology as a teaching and communication tool.
  • Differentiated Learning: Design curriculum progressions that meet the needs of diverse learners through modifications, accommodations, and enrichment.
  • Collaborative Environment: Participate in department meetings and invest in meaningful relationships with students, colleagues, and parents.

What We’re Looking For

  • Experience: Minimum of 2 years teaching upper elementary or middle school students, preferably in a Jewish Day School setting.
  • Language Skills: Moderate fluency or better in Hebrew reading, writing, and speaking.
  • Educational Background: A degree and/or certification in Judaic Studies, Education, or a related field.
  • Methodology: A blend of traditional and innovative teaching methods with excellent classroom management skills.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary: Annual salary of $65,000 – $87,000 per year, commensurate with experience.
  • Full-Time Benefits: Eligible for health insurance, dental insurance, 403(b), flexible savings accounts, and more.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to Yonatan Rosner, Judaic Studies Principal, at yrosner@pressmanacademy.org.