Education Director Early Childhood Education

The Learning Experience: Hell's Kitchen (New York, NY)

Salary: $80,000–$100,000 per year

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday Shape Exceptional Early Learning Experiences

The Learning Experience: Hell's Kitchen is seeking an experienced and passionate Education Director to lead the academic excellence of our school. This leadership role is ideal for an accomplished early childhood educator who thrives on coaching teachers, maintaining high instructional standards, and ensuring every child receives an engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experience. As Education Director, you will serve as the instructional leader of the school, partnering with the Center Director to support curriculum implementation, teacher development, classroom quality, and compliance with all New York City and New York State early childhood education regulations.

Key Responsibilities: Educational Leadership Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of The Learning Experience's proprietary L.E.A.P. Curriculum Conduct regular classroom observations and provide meaningful coaching and feedback to teaching staff Mentor and develop Lead Teachers, Assistant Teachers, and support staff through ongoing professional development Ensure classrooms provide engaging, age-appropriate, and developmentally sound learning experiences Monitor child assessments and support teachers in documenting developmental progress Compliance & Quality Maintain compliance with all New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) and New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) regulations, as applicable Ensure all educational practices meet licensing requirements and accreditation standards Support onboarding, training, and professional development for new educators Maintain accurate staff training records and educational documentation Family & School Partnership Build strong relationships with families by supporting conferences, classroom communication, and educational events Collaborate with the Center Director to promote enrollment growth and family retention Foster a positive, collaborative culture focused on continuous improvement and educational excellence

Qualifications: Must meet all New York City Education Director qualification requirements under applicable DOHMH and/or OCFS licensing regulations Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a closely related field required New York State Teacher Certification (Birth–Grade 2 or equivalent) strongly preferred, when applicable Minimum 3 years of leadership experience in an early childhood education setting Demonstrated experience coaching teachers and improving classroom quality Thorough knowledge of New York City and New York State childcare licensing regulations Outstanding leadership, organizational, and communication skills

What We Offer: Competitive salary of $80,000–$100,000 per year Performance bonus opportunities Comprehensive benefits package Professional development and continuing education support Employee childcare discount Collaborative leadership team Opportunity to shape the educational program at one of Manhattan's premier early childhood schools