Center Director - Preschool

Learning Care; New York (NY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K with company match

Paid time off

Child care discount

Education assistance (tuition & cert.)

Job summary

Everbrook Academy is seeking a Principal/Director to oversee all aspects of school operations, ensuring child safety and high-quality early education programming. You will lead staff, ensure compliance with licensing, and drive enrollment and community partnerships in New York.

Ideal candidates have director qualifications, a NY teacher certification, and 1–2 years of supervisory experience in early childhood education, with a passion for creating a nurturing, educational environment.

Qualifications

• Director qualified according to state licensing regulations.
• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or related field.
• New York State teacher certification required.
• 1–2 years of supervisory/management experience in early childhood education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Be a leader who plans staff schedules, evaluates performance, and develops improvement plans; coach teachers on curriculum implementation.
• Ensure operations comply with company and state licensing standards and engage with the local community.
• Drive enrollment and marketing of Everbrook Academy through grassroots marketing, community outreach, and partnerships.
• Create a positive, safe learning environment by fostering imagination, self-esteem, and development in children.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Regulatory compliance

Education program oversight

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field

Job description

The Principal/Child Care Director assists in the creation and representation of Everbrook as a premier child care brand, which reflects high business and professional standards. The Principal is responsible for all aspects of effective school operations, ensuring the safety of the children, supervising the school staff, and managing delivery of quality early education programming.

As an Everbrook Principal, you will:

• Be a leader! Manages school staff by planning work schedules, evaluating staff performance, and developing performance improvement plans. Assists with the implementation of Company-provided curriculum, which includes coaching, communicating, and interpreting standards with teachers.
• Be an expert! Ensure the school is operating in accordance with company and state licensing standards, while promoting a positive partnership within the surrounding community.
• Be ready to connect! Drive the enrollment and marketing of Everbrook Academy as a premier brand in the child care industry utilizing grassroots marketing strategies, community outreach, and local partnerships.
• Be an innovator! Spark imagination, build self-esteem, and help children discover new things each day in an educational, caring, and safe environment.
• Be a team player! Recruit, select, and retain quality staff.
  

Job Requirements:

• Must be Director qualified according to state licensing regulations.
• Bachelor’s degree required in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field.
• New York State teacher certification required.
• 1-2 years of supervisory/management experience; experience in early childhood education strongly preferred.

Compensation/Benefits:

• Compensation of $71,800-$77,000/salary based on Position, Education and Experience. Bi-weekly and Daily Pay options.
• Health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), paid time-off, and 401K (plus company match) provided for full-time employees.
• Child Care discount.
• Education assistance including tuition reimbursement and certification available to all employees.