Education Director - Early Childhood

The Learning Experience - Manhattan • New York, NY

3d • $85,000 - $110,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Learning Experience – Battery Park is seeking an experienced and passionate Education Director to lead the educational excellence of our school. 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.

Requirements

• Must meet all applicable NYC Educational Director qualification requirements.
• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field required
• Appropriate New York State teaching certification as required by applicable programs.
• Strong knowledge of early childhood curriculum and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Experience coaching, mentoring, and developing teachers.
• Knowledge of NYC childcare licensing and regulatory requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred.
• Experience with NYC 3K and/or Pre-K programs strongly preferred.
• Previous early childhood education leadership experience preferred.

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.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Employee childcare benefits
• Professional development and leadership growth opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager