Early Childhood Education Program Director

The Learning Experience; Edgewater (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Learning Experience is seeking a Curriculum / Program Director for our Edgewater Park center to lead, coach and support a high-quality early childhood program. This hands-on leadership role works side-by-side with teachers to model best practices, observe instruction, and guide ongoing professional development.

You will oversee curriculum quality and implementation across classrooms, provide feedback, support lesson planning, and help build a warm, nurturing learning environment where

Qualifications

• Passionate about early childhood education and child development.
• Proven ability to coach, mentor, and develop teachers.
• Experience in hands-on leadership in classroom settings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the quality and implementation of the center's curriculum.
• Conduct classroom observations and provide feedback.
• Lead teacher training and professional development.
• Support lesson planning and classroom management.
• Partner with leadership to ensure curriculum aligns with standards.
• Foster a warm, nurturing learning environment.
• Onboard and mentor new teachers.

Skills

Curriculum development

Coaching & mentoring

Classroom observations

Teacher training

Educational leadership

Job description

The Learning Experience® is a rapidly expanding early childhood education franchise dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of children, families, and communities. With a strong focus on innovation, collaboration, and community impact, we provide a nurturing environment where our team members can grow professionally and personally.

We are looking for a passionate, experienced, and dedicated Curriculum /Program Director to join our Edgewater Park team and help ensure that every child receives a high-quality, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning experience.

The Program Director will play a key role in maintaining the quality and consistency of our curriculum while providing ongoing support, guidance, and professional development to our teaching team. This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who enjoys being in the classrooms, working alongside teachers, observing instruction, and helping educators grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the quality and implementation of the center's curriculum across all classrooms.
• Conduct regular classroom observations and provide constructive feedback and coaching to teachers.
• Work closely with teachers to identify strengths, areas for growth, and opportunities for professional development.
• Provide hands-on classroom support, modeling effective teaching strategies and assisting teachers when needed.
• Support teachers with lesson planning, classroom management, learning activities, and implementation of curriculum.
• Develop and lead ongoing teacher training and professional development.
• Help create a positive culture of continuous learning, teamwork, and professional growth.
• Monitor classroom environments to ensure they are engaging, organized, safe, and supportive of children's individual needs.
• Partner with teachers and leadership to address challenges and develop effective solutions.
• Support new teachers through onboarding, mentoring, and ongoing coaching.
• Help ensure that classrooms are meeting the center's educational standards and expectations.
• Maintain strong communication with the Center Director and leadership team regarding curriculum, classroom quality, and teacher development.
• Promote a warm, positive, and nurturing learning environment where children can Learn. Play. Grow

We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about early childhood education and child development
• An experienced educator who understands what high-quality teaching looks like
• A strong coach and mentor who enjoys helping teachers become their best
• Comfortable giving constructive feedback in a supportive and encouraging way
• Organized, dependable, and able to manage multiple priorities
• A confident communicator and collaborative team member
• Hands-on and willing to be in the classrooms, not just behind a desk
• Positive, energetic, and committed to creating an exceptional experience for both children and teachers.If you are an early childhood professional who believes that great teachers deserve great support, enjoys mentoring others, and wants to help create a truly exceptional educational program, we would love to hear from you.

Compensation

$18.00 - $22.00 per hour

The Learning Experience

At The Learning Experience, we make early education joyful, engaging and fun so children are happy to learn, play and grow

Our curriculum focuses on the six ages and stages of early childhood development and engages children in hands‑on learning activities that encourage them to explore and solve problems at their own rate of development. This forms a foundation for kids to Learn, Play and Grow under the care of our nurturing teachers and staff.

At TLE®, we've created a full cast of characters that become our little learners' educators, partners and friends through their preschool education journey. Each character has a unique personality and area of interest and brings learning to life by allowing children to explore the world through fun and imagination.