ElevatEd

Early childhood Jewish education (ECJE) is critical for developing minds, engaging young Jewish families and ensuring the Jewish community’s health today and in the future. For ECJE to succeed, the field needs to urgently address the shortage of early childhood educators, while also resourcing and supporting them throughout their careers. ElevatEd, a national, two-year initiative from JCC Association of North America, Jewish Federations of North America and the Union for Reform Judaism, aims to transform ECJE with a far-reaching strategy to attract, train, and support more educators in the field.

ElevatEd Schools and Participating Teachers Receive Financial and Material Support

• ElevatEd schools will receive financial subsidies for the cost of substitute coverage while new teachers engage in training.
• All new ElevatEd teachers will receive a stipend for participating, funds toward their credentialing, mentoring, and a community of practice to support their professional growth.
• ElevatEd mentor teachers will receive training, benefit from participation in a learning community of fellow mentors and receive a stipend for their work.
• Directors in pioneer communities will receive training, benefit from participation in a learning community of fellow directors and receive a stipend for participation in the training.
• ECJE teachers and directors in participating schools will benefit from a strong professional network within across communities.