How to Apply

Eligibility

To be eligible for this program you need to have acquired:

Experience working in a leadership position in a Jewish early childhood program; OR at least 3 years of early childhood teaching experience and strong interest in assuming a leadership position
A Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or a related field
At least one course in the area of child development
A basic foundation level of Jewish learning (such as knowledge of the cycle of the holidays)
The ability to commit the time necessary to complete the program (see Costs and Commitments)
Note: this program does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, or religion

The Application Process

We are excited to be beginning the application process for a new JECELI Chicago Cohort! Please contact the director, Lyndall Miller, at lymiller@jtsa.edu, for more information about eligibility and the process itself.