Location: The Learning Experience- Hell's Kitchen, New York, NYSalary: $80,000-$100,000 annually, based on experience and qualificationsJob Type: Full-TimeSchedule: Monday-Friday
About the Opportunity
Are you an experienced early childhood education leader who loves developing teachers and creating exceptional learning experiences?
The Learning Experience- Hell's Kitchen is seeking a Preschool Education Director to lead curriculum quality, instructional practices, and teacher development across our early childhood program.
Working alongside the Center Director, you'll serve as the school's educational leader, coaching teachers, strengthening classroom practices, and ensuring children receive engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences every day.
We're looking for someone who leads by example, builds trust with educators, and takes pride in helping both children and teachers succeed.
What You'll Do
Lead Educational Excellence
- Oversee implementation of The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum
- Maintain high standards for classroom quality, lesson planning, and educational practices
- Conduct classroom observations and provide meaningful feedback
- Support developmental assessments, documentation, and individualized learning needs
Coach and Develop Teachers
- Mentor Lead Teachers, Assistant Teachers, and classroom support staff
- Identify training needs and provide ongoing instructional coaching
- Support onboarding, professional development, and teacher performance
- Build a collaborative teaching culture focused on growth and accountability
Support School Operations
- Ensure educational practices meet applicable New York City childcare licensing requirements
- Maintain required educational, training, and compliance documentation
- Partner with the Center Director on staffing, family retention, enrollment, and school quality
- Support classroom coverage and operational needs when necessary
Build Strong Family Relationships
- Communicate with families about curriculum, child development, and learning progress
- Support family engagement and address educational questions or concerns
- Help create a welcoming school environment where families feel confident in their child's education
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
- Experience coaching, mentoring, and developing early childhood teachers required
- 3+ years of early childhood education leadership experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of child development, curriculum implementation, and developmentally appropriate practices
- Knowledge of New York City childcare licensing and educational requirements
- Excellent leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Must meet applicable background screening and regulatory requirements
What We Offer
- $80,000-$100,000 annual salary, based on experience and qualifications
- Performance bonus opportunities
- Full-time Monday-Friday schedule
- Health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees
- Paid time off
- 401(k) with available company match
- Employee childcare discount
- Paid training and professional development
- Career advancement opportunities
- Collaborative leadership team and supportive work environment
Apply Today
If you're passionate about developing great teachers, strengthening classroom quality, and making a meaningful difference in early childhood education, we'd love to meet you!
Join The Learning Experience- Hell's Kitchen and help create a school where children love to learn and teachers love to teach.
The Learning Experience is an equal opportunity employer.