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About the Role
The Education Director serves as the instructional leader of the center, partnering with school and operations leadership to ensure high-quality curriculum implementation, teacher development, classroom quality, and compliance with NYC early childhood education requirements.
Responsibilities
- Oversee consistent implementation of The Learning Experience curriculum across all classrooms.
- Maintain high standards for instruction, lesson planning, classroom environments, and child engagement.
- Conduct classroom observations and provide coaching and feedback to teachers.
- Coach, mentor, and develop Lead and Assistant Teachers.
- Support teacher onboarding, training, performance, and professional development.
- Oversee educational programming from infancy through preschool, including 3K and Pre-K programs where applicable.
- Ensure required educational documentation, assessments, classroom records, and teacher credentials remain current.
- Maintain compliance with NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), Department of Education (DOE), and other applicable requirements.
- Support licensing, DOE, and quality-assurance visits.
- Build strong relationships with children, families, teachers, and school leadership.
- Promote a positive, collaborative culture focused on accountability and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Must meet all applicable NYC Educational Director qualification requirements.
- Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field required; Master's degree preferred.
- Appropriate New York State teaching certification as required by applicable programs.
- Experience with NYC 3K and/or Pre-K programs strongly preferred.
- Previous early childhood education leadership experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of early childhood curriculum and developmentally appropriate practices.
- Experience coaching, mentoring, and developing teachers.
- Knowledge of NYC childcare licensing and regulatory requirements.
Skills
- Strong leadership skills
- Strong communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
Location
- Battery Park, New York, NY
Work Type
- Full-Time
- Monday–Friday
Experience Level
- Experienced
- Previous early childhood education leadership experience preferred
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field required
- Master's degree preferred
- Appropriate New York State teaching certification
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive salary based on education, certification, and experience
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Bonus based on performance
- Employee childcare benefits
- Professional development and leadership growth opportunities
About the Company
- At The Learning Experience, our mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of our children, their families, and the communities we serve.