Director of Child Care

Innovation & Exploration STEM Early Learning CenterAbington Township, PA
30d

About The Position

Innovation & Exploration STEM Early Learning Center (IE STEM) is hiring an Education Director for our Jenkintown location. We are a fast-growing early childhood program offering STEM education, hands-on learning, science labs, coding & robotics, language enrichment, and nature-based exploration for infants through Pre-K. We are looking for an Education Director with strong leadership skills, excellent communication, and a passion for high-quality early childhood education. Job Summary The Education Director oversees curriculum, staff performance, daily classroom operations, and program quality. This role supports teachers, manages compliance, assists with scheduling, and ensures a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for all children.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field (required)
  • 3–5 years of ECE teaching experience (required)
  • 1–2 years of leadership or supervisory experience in childcare or a preschool setting (required)
  • Knowledge of PA Early Learning Standards and DPW regulations
  • Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills
  • Passion for early childhood education and STEM learning

Nice To Haves

  • Master’s degree in Education, ECE, Child Development, or Educational Leadership
  • Experience in STEM-based or Reggio/Montessori-inspired environments
  • Experience with curriculum development or instructional coaching

Responsibilities

  • Supervise, coach, and mentor teachers and assistants
  • Conduct observations, evaluations, and training
  • Ensure classrooms meet quality and compliance standards
  • Support staff schedules, ratios, and daily coverage
  • Assist with hiring, onboarding, and professional development
  • Oversee weekly STEM-based lesson plans
  • Ensure curriculum follows PA Early Learning Standards
  • Support hands-on science, technology, engineering, math, and literacy activities
  • Review and approve classroom projects, STEM experiments, and materials
  • Maintain a positive, organized, and engaging learning environment
  • Communicate effectively with families
  • Support parent tours, orientations, and conferences
  • Participate in school events and community partnerships
  • Resolve concerns professionally and promptly
  • Maintain compliance with OCDEL/DPW regulations
  • Ensure accurate attendance and documentation
  • Support incident reports and behavior plans
  • Use Procare/Brightwheel for communication and tracking
  • Maintain health and safety standards throughout the center

Benefits

  • Short-term Disability
  • Holiday Pay
  • 401(k) matching
  • Company parties
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discounts
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
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