Preschool Education Director

Socket.dev; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking an experienced Preschool Education Director to lead curriculum quality, teacher development, and educational excellence across our early childhood program at The Learning Experience in Hell's Kitchen, NY.

Working with the Center Director, you will set educational direction, ensure engaging, developmentally appropriate experiences, coach staff, and maintain licensing and documentation to support student success.

Qualifications

• Must meet NYC Education Director qualification requirements.
• 3+ years of early childhood education leadership experience.
• Experience coaching and developing teachers.
• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of LEAP Curriculum.
• Conduct classroom observations and coach teachers.
• Mentor Lead Teachers, Assistant Teachers, and staff.
• Maintain high standards for classroom quality and practice.
• Support lesson planning, child assessments, and documentation.
• Identify PD needs and provide ongoing training.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Child development

Licensing knowledge

Coaching staff

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

NYC Education Director qualification requirements

Job description

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

Preschool Education Director - Early Childhood Education

Location: The Learning Experience - Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY

Salary: $80,000-$100,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday

The Learning Experience - Hell's Kitchen is seeking an experienced Preschool Education Director to lead curriculum quality, teacher development, and educational excellence across our early childhood program.

This is a leadership opportunity for an accomplished early childhood educator who is passionate about developing great teachers and creating exceptional classroom experiences. Working alongside the Center Director, you will serve as the school's educational leader and help ensure children receive engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences every day.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum
• Conduct classroom observations and provide coaching and feedback to teachers
• Mentor and develop Lead Teachers, Assistant Teachers, and classroom support staff
• Maintain high standards for classroom quality and educational practice
• Support lesson planning, child assessments, and developmental documentation
• Identify professional development needs and provide ongoing teacher training
• Support onboarding and development of new educators
• Ensure classrooms and educational practices meet applicable licensing requirements
• Maintain required educational, training, and compliance documentation
• Build positive relationships with families and support educational communication
• Partner with the Center Director on staffing, family retention, enrollment, and school quality
• Foster a positive culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Must meet applicable New York City Education Director qualification requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a closely related field required
• New York State Teacher Certification in Early Childhood Education, Birth-Grade 2, or equivalent strongly preferred where applicable
• 3+ years of early childhood education leadership experience preferred
• Experience coaching and developing early childhood teachers required
• Strong knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practice
• Knowledge of applicable New York City childcare licensing requirements
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills

What We Offer

• $80,000-$100,000 annual salary
• Performance bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Professional development and continuing education support
• Employee childcare discount
• Collaborative leadership team
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on curriculum quality and teacher development