Faculty

The Charlotte Jewish Preschool is known for qualified teachers and low staff-child ratios. Our teachers ascribe to the philosophy of promoting independence, social development and intellectual growth.

Lead teachers at the Charlotte Jewish Preschool have more than 325 cumulative years of experience working with children — and all have extensive experience and training in Early Childhood Education and attend workshops on Early Childhood Education throughout the year.

Our low staff-child ratios mean more individual attention and intimate classes. The Charlotte Jewish Preschool exceeds state requirements for both Class A and Class AA facilities.

Elka Bernstein, Director, Charlotte Jewish Preschool

Elka Bernstein brings a wealth of experience, creativity, energy and enthusiasm to the Charlotte Jewish Preschool. She has more than 10 years of Early Childhood Education experience, spent a year in Israel on Kibbutz Tzora working at the kibbutz school, and began working at the Charlotte Jewish Preschool in 2000.

During her tenure at the Charlotte Jewish Preschool, Elka has held a number of positions in the classroom, including Judaica Specialist in 2005.  She also launched the J-Tots program at the Levine Jewish Community Center in 2008. Elka served as Director of the Camp Katan program for four years.