Director of Child Care

Innovation & Exploration STEM Early Learning Center•Abington 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