Education Director Early Childhood Education

The Learning Experience - Hell’s Kitchen; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 80 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Résumé du poste

The Learning Experience – Hell's Kitchen is seeking an Education Director to guide academic excellence and coach teachers across our NYC school. You will partner with the Center Director to support curriculum, classroom quality, and regulatory compliance for DOHMH/OCFS standards.

As instructional leader, you’ll mentor teachers, oversee assessment documentation, and promote enrollment growth while maintaining a positive, collaborative culture focused on educational excellence.

Qualifications

• Must meet NYC/OCFS licensing requirements.
• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or closely related field.
• NYC Teacher Certification preferred where applicable.
• Minimum 3 years leadership in early childhood education.
• Experience coaching teachers and improving classroom quality.
• Knowledge of NYC/NY State licensing regulations.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Lead implementation and continuous improvement of LEAP Curriculum.
• Conduct classroom observations and provide coaching to staff.
• Mentor Lead and Assistant Teachers and support staff.
• Ensure engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
• Monitor assessments and document developmental progress.

Connaissances

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Employee development

Educational leadership

Formation

Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education

New York State Teacher Certification

Description du poste

Benefits:

• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule

Education Director – Early Childhood Education

The Learning Experience – Hell's Kitchen (New York, NY)

Salary: $80,000–$100,000 per year

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday

Shape Exceptional Early Learning Experiences

The Learning Experience – Hell's Kitchen is seeking an experienced and passionate Education Director to lead the academic excellence of our school. This leadership role is ideal for an accomplished early childhood educator who thrives on coaching teachers, maintaining high instructional standards, and ensuring every child receives an engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experience.

As Education Director, you will serve as the instructional leader of the school, partnering with the Center Director to support curriculum implementation, teacher development, classroom quality, and compliance with all New York City and New York State early childhood education regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Educational Leadership

• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of The Learning Experience's proprietary L.E.A.P. Curriculum
• Conduct regular classroom observations and provide meaningful coaching and feedback to teaching staff
• Mentor and develop Lead Teachers, Assistant Teachers, and support staff through ongoing professional development
• Ensure classrooms provide engaging, age-appropriate, and developmentally sound learning experiences
• Monitor child assessments and support teachers in documenting developmental progress

Compliance & Quality

• Maintain compliance with all New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) and New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) regulations, as applicable
• Ensure all educational practices meet licensing requirements and accreditation standards
• Support onboarding, training, and professional development for new educators
• Maintain accurate staff training records and educational documentation

Family & School Partnership

• Build strong relationships with families by supporting conferences, classroom communication, and educational events
• Collaborate with the Center Director to promote enrollment growth and family retention
• Foster a positive, collaborative culture focused on continuous improvement and educational excellence

Qualifications

• Must meet all New York City Education Director qualification requirements under applicable DOHMH and/or OCFS licensing regulations
• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a closely related field required
• New York State Teacher Certification (Birth–Grade 2 or equivalent) strongly preferred, when applicable
• Minimum 3 years of leadership experience in an early childhood education setting
• Demonstrated experience coaching teachers and improving classroom quality
• Thorough knowledge of New York City and New York State childcare licensing regulations
• Outstanding leadership, organizational, and communication skills

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of $80,000–$100,000 per year
• Performance bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Professional development and continuing education support
• Employee childcare discount
• Collaborative leadership team
• Opportunity to shape the educational program at one of Manhattan's premier early childhood schools