Education Director

Description

Role: Education Director

Location: Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Long Island City, Queens

Salary Range: $80,000-$85,000 /year

Reports to: Head of School

Schedule: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm (this role is year-round)

About us:

New York Preschool & Kids Club is an early childhood education and enrichment program serving modern New York families through our combination of enrichment classes and preschool education.  With multiple schools across New York City, NYPKC blends a research-backed, play-based curriculum with a fun and supportive environment, delivering a full family experience for children and parents.

About the Role

The Education Director is a high-impact leadership role designed for an experienced administrator and pedagogue who works hand-in-hand with the Head of School to ensure the highest standards of educational and operational excellence. Unlike a teaching role, this position focuses entirely on school-wide leadership, faculty development, and operational oversight. You will be the primary guardian of our curriculum, providing the formal mentorship, training, and strategic oversight necessary to elevate instructional standards across the location and ensure every classroom and child thrives.

What You’ll Do

• The Pedagogical Architect: Oversee the implementation of the Creative Curriculum or the Tools of the Mind Curriculum across all classrooms, ensuring play-based instruction is executed with fidelity and serves as the gold standard for early childhood education.
• The Instructional Leader: Drive school-wide excellence by conducting regular teacher observations, delivering formal feedback, and facilitating professional development. You are the "teacher of teachers," responsible for onboarding new hires and elevating the craft of veteran staff.
• The Operational Partner: Collaborate with the Head of School to oversee daily location logistics. You will manage staffing schedules, ensure strict NYC regulatory (DOH) compliance, and maintain organizational efficiency.
• The Culture Anchor: Cultivate a professional culture of accountability, emotional intelligence, and continuous improvement. You will maintain a "safe-to-fail" environment for students while setting high-performance expectations for the faculty.
• The Strategic Family Partner: Act as a primary leadership point of contact for families, building high-level trust through transparent communication and bridging the gap between classroom milestones and what’s happening at home.

The statements in this job description are intended to describe the essential nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be all responsibilities or qualifications of the job.

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

• Education: A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in ECE or a related field required
• Certification: A NYS Early Childhood Initial or Permanent Certification (B-2 or 1-6) required
• Experience: 3-5+ years of lead teaching experience in Pre-K (2-4 year olds) or Kindergarten.
• Leadership: At least 1 year of leadership experience required 
• Special Edge: Be a passionate teacher and lifelong learner!

Physical exam and background checks are required for this position.

What Success Looks Like

• Every classroom in the building reflects a high-level execution of our curriculum, and students consistently meet or exceed developmental benchmarks and love coming to our programs.
• Teaching staff shows consistent instructional quality, and new hires feel supported and prepared to step into their roles after training is complete.
• The school location runs smoothly, and your leadership ensures that daily operations, safety protocols, and DOH requirements are met with consistency and organization.
• Parent satisfaction and student retention are high, driven by both your instructional ability and your capacity to ensure families feel connected to what is happening in the classroom.
• You have cultivated a high-performance, safe, and supported environment amongst students and staff where staff turnover is low, teacher engagement is high, and the school is recognized as a premier NYC location for early childhood programs.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• The Time Off: 15 days of PTO upon hire, plus 2 floating holidays and 7 sick/safe days annually. PTO increases with tenure.
• Career Investment: Tuition Reimbursement Program to help you reach your next educational goal.
• Comprehensive Care: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, plus a 401(k) Plan with Company Contribution
• The Extras: Commuter programs, discounted fitness memberships, and more!

Physical Demands:The role involves standing, walking, sitting, constant movement, and occasional climbing. The ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds is required. Specific sensory abilities include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjustment of focus.

Inclusivity and Diversity:NY Preschool & Kids Club is committed to an inclusive and diverse community. We celebrate differences, leading with kindness and respect. We are an equal opportunity employer, prohibiting discrimination based on various factors.

Accommodations:The NY Preschool & Kids Club complies with ADA requirements. If you need accommodation in completing the application, please contact [email protected].