Community Report on Early Childhood Jewish Educators: Culture of Employment 2004-2005 -- Miami-Dade and Broward Counties, Florida

Publication Date: April 2006

Publisher: Coalition for the Advancement of Jewish Education

Author(s): Roberta Louis Goodman; Pat Bidol-Padva; Eli Schaap

Research Area: Education

Keywords: Pre-schools; Judaic Studies; Educators; Professional Development

Type: Report

Coverage: Florida

Abstract:

This report presents findings from a study of the culture of employment of early childhood Jewish educators conducted in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties, Florida during the 2004/2005 school year. These educators consist of three groups: directors (including directors, assistant directors, and director/teachers), teachers (including head teachers and teachers), and teacher assistants (including teacher assistants and aides). Data were gathered on the following areas: background, general and Jewish education, recruitment and retention, career, work conditions, and salary, benefits, and income.