Preschool Education Manager

Clinton Hill Community & Early Childhood Center; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading community-focused center as the Preschool Instructional Manager, where you will lead instructional efforts and coach educators to enhance teaching effectiveness. This role ensures quality learning experiences for young children and supports teachers through collaboration, professional development, and resource allocation. Your expertise and dedication to early childhood education will help foster a nurturing environment and drive positive student outcomes.

Benefits

Medical insurance with employer contributions

100% employer-paid dental and vision coverage

Paid sick and safe leave

Opportunities for advancement

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• New Jersey P-3 Teacher Certification required.
• Minimum 5 years early childhood classroom experience required.
• Demonstrated success in instructional coaching or teacher mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular classroom walkthroughs and provide coaching.
• Monitor lesson plans and curriculum implementation.
• Lead professional learning communities and coordinate assessment cycles.

Skills

Instructional Coaching

Behavior Guidance

Data Monitoring

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s in Special Education

Job description

The Preschool Instructional Manager serves as the instructional leader responsible for ensuring high-quality teaching and learning across the preschool site. The Manager provides coaching, support, and oversight to classroom staff to uphold curriculum fidelity, drive strong student outcomes, and address areas of instructional or behavioral need.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct regular classroom walkthroughs and provide real-time coaching

• Monitor lesson plans, student data, and curriculum implementation

• Lead site-based professional learning communities (PLCs)

• Coordinate assessment cycles (e.g., TS GOLD) and data-driven reflection

• Support teachers with proactive behavior guidance and student interventions

• Lead or support family-facing meetings as needed

• Serve as instructional lead for summer programming if assigned

• Collaborate with Site Director on staff development, instructional systems, and school readiness goals

• New Jersey P-3 Teacher Certification

• Bachelor’s required; Master’s in Special Education preferred

• Minimum 5 years of early childhood classroom experience

• Demonstrated success in instructional coaching and/or teacher mentorship, with evidence of positive impact on teacher practice or student outcomes (e.g., coaching logs, mentee evaluations, program outcomes, or letters of recommendation).

Candidates must demonstrate a sustained track record of instructional excellence, including a minimum of two consecutive years rated Highly Effective or four consecutive years rated Effective based on a state-recognized teacher evaluation system. Documentation will be required during the hiring process.

Benefits of Joining Clinton Hill Community & Early Childhood Center:

Health & Wellness

• Medical insurance with generous employer contributions (up to 80% for employees, 70% for dependents)
• 100% employer-paid dental and vision coverage for employees and children
• 100% employer-paid life and AD&D insurance
• Access to additional voluntary benefits (Aflac, Colonial Life)

Time Off & Flexibility

• Paid sick and safe leave
• Paid holidays and breaks (based on position schedule)
• Schedule flexibility and planning time for instructional roles

Professional Growth

• Ongoing professional development and coaching
• Opportunities for advancement through internal job board and leadership programs
• Tuition reimbursement and support for credentialing (CDA, teacher certification)

Additional Perks

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with mental health and wellness support
• Meaningful work in a mission-driven, family-centered environment
• Participation in events, celebrations, and cultural enrichment activities