Job Description

Benefits:

• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule

Preschool Education Director - Early Childhood Education

Location: The Learning Experience - Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY

Salary: $80,000-$100,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday

The Learning Experience - Hell's Kitchen is seeking an experienced Preschool Education Director to lead curriculum quality, teacher development, and educational excellence across our early childhood program.

This is a leadership opportunity for an accomplished early childhood educator who is passionate about developing great teachers and creating exceptional classroom experiences. Working alongside the Center Director, you will serve as the school's educational leader and help ensure children receive engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences every day.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum
• Conduct classroom observations and provide coaching and feedback to teachers
• Mentor and develop Lead Teachers, Assistant Teachers, and classroom support staff
• Maintain high standards for classroom quality and educational practice
• Support lesson planning, child assessments, and developmental documentation
• Identify professional development needs and provide ongoing teacher training
• Support onboarding and development of new educators
• Ensure classrooms and educational practices meet applicable licensing requirements
• Maintain required educational, training, and compliance documentation
• Build positive relationships with families and support educational communication
• Partner with the Center Director on staffing, family retention, enrollment, and school quality
• Foster a positive culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Must meet applicable New York City Education Director qualification requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a closely related field required
• New York State Teacher Certification in Early Childhood Education, Birth-Grade 2, or equivalent strongly preferred where applicable
• 3+ years of early childhood education leadership experience preferred
• Experience coaching and developing early childhood teachers required
• Strong knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practice
• Knowledge of applicable New York City childcare licensing requirements
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills

What We Offer

• $80,000-$100,000 annual salary
• Performance bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Professional development and continuing education support
• Employee childcare discount
• Collaborative leadership team
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on curriculum quality and teacher development

Apply today to join The Learning Experience - Hell's Kitchen and bring your experience in early childhood education, teacher development, and instructional leadership to a school where children and educators can thrive.

Compensation: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The Learning Experience

At The Learning Experience, we make early education joyful, engaging and fun so children are happy to learn, play and grow.

Our curriculum focuses on the six ages and stages of early childhood development and engages children in hands-on learning activities that encourage them to explore and solve problems at their own rate of development. This forms a foundation for kids to Learn, Play and Grow under the care of our nurturing teachers and staff.

At TLE®, we’ve created a full cast of characters that become our little learners’ educators, partners and friends through their preschool education journey. Each character has a unique personality and area of interest and brings learning to life by allowing children to explore the world through fun and imagination.

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to The Learning Experience Corporate.