Benefits:
Health insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Training & development
Vision insurance
401(k)
Bonus based on performance
Competitive salary
The Learning Experience – Battery Park, New York, NY Full-Time | Monday–Friday
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.
Key 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.
Qualifications
Must meet all applicable NYC Educational Director qualification requirements.
Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field required; Master's degree preferred.
Appropriate New York State teaching certification as required by applicable programs.
Experience with NYC 3K and/or Pre-K programs strongly preferred.
Previous early childhood education leadership experience preferred.
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.
What We Offer
Competitive salary based on education, certification, and experience
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
401(k)
Paid time off
Employee childcare benefits
Professional development and leadership growth opportunities
At The Learning Experience, our mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of our children, their families, and the communities we serve.
If you are an experienced early childhood leader passionate about developing teachers and creating exceptional learning experiences for children, we would love to hear from you!
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.