Director of Education

Hire Up Recruiting; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized health and dental insurance

Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits

29 paid personal days per year incl. 7

13 paid days between Christmas and NYD

401K with 3% match

Job summary

Hire Up Recruiting represents a premier childcare center in Manhattan, NY, seeking a Director of Education to join the leadership team. The role focuses on educational programming, events, budgeting, family engagement, and health & safety, with a demand for strong leadership and communication skills.

The candidate should hold a Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education with NYS teaching certification (Birth-2nd or 1st-6th), 1+ year as a director in a licensed setting with 100+ students and 20+

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field and NYS Teaching certification (Birth-2nd or 1st-6th).
• At least 1 year of leadership experience as a director in a licensed childcare center with 100+ students and 20+ staff.
• 3+ years of lead ECE teaching experience (birth to 5 years).

Responsibilities

• Oversee school operations focusing on educational programming, events, budget/finances, family relationships, and health & safety.
• Coach and develop the school using a growth mindset.
• Build strong relationships with families and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education

NYS Teaching Certification

Master’s Degree preferred

Job description

Your interest in this position and application is very important to us. We will respond to your application within one business day.

Our client is looking for an experienced and motivated Director of Education to join the leadership team at their premier childcare center in Manhattan, NY. The ideal candidate must have strong leadership skills, excellent communication skills (verbal and written), a genuine love for children, and a strong commitment to education.

• This is a Direct Hire position with the school


• Monday-Friday; year-round employment

Salary

• $100,000 – $140,000/year pending education, certifications, and professional Early Childhood Education experience


• Employees will be eligible for annual performance-based pay increases

Benefits

• Subsidized health and dental insurance


• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits


• Twenty-Nine (29) paid personal days per year which includes twelve (12) paid personal days per calendar year, five (5) paid personal days between Christmas and New Year's Day when the school is closed and seven (7) paid holidays per calendar year


• Employer will match up to 3% of your contributions to the 401K plan

Responsibilities

• Oversee all operations of the school, specifically focusing on educational programming, special events and activities, managing budget/finances, relationship building, quality assurance related to health & safety, and faculty onboarding, training & development


• Use a growth mindset to train, coach, and develop the school for the future


• Develop strong relationships with our families


• Comply with state childcare licensing regulations


• Project a positive and upbeat attitude while working in a fast-paced environment


• Willingness to serve in various roles as needed


• Ability to maintain accurate and up to date records

Qualifications

• REQUIRED Education: Bachelor's Degree (Master’s preferred) in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, or a related field AND NYS Teaching certification in Early Childhood Education, Childhood Education, or Special Education (Birth-2nd or 1st-6th)


• REQUIRED Leadership Experience: At least 1-year of continuous experience as a Director in a licensed childcare center or preschool with at least 100 enrolled students and at least 20 employees


• REQUIRED Teaching Experience: At least 3 years of Lead Early Childhood Education (birth to 5-years-old) teaching experience


• Must be currently residing in New York


• Strong knowledge of child development, early learning best practices, team leadership, and professional development/coaching


• Excellent communication, organizational and problem-solving skills


• A genuine love for children and commitment to high-quality education


• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations – for Infant and Young Toddler Teachers, must be able to properly lift infants into and out of a crib


• Must meet background check eligibility

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. #LEA111