Education Director

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Benefits:

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

Education Director

Location: The Learning Experience- Hudson Yards, NY

Pay: $85,000 - $95,000 per year

Certification Required: NYS B-2 Teaching Certification

The Learning Experience- Hudson Yards is seeking an experienced and dynamic Education Director to lead academic excellence, staff development, and operational success within our early childhood education center. This leadership role is ideal for a results-driven educator with strong management experience in a preschool or daycare setting.

We provide a structured, play-based learning environment where children thrive academically and socially.

What You'll Do

Instructional Leadership

• Coach and mentor teachers to ensure high-quality classroom instruction

• Guide consistent implementation of the L.E.A.P. curriculum

• Conduct classroom observations and provide professional feedback

Operations and Compliance

• Maintain full compliance with NYC Department of Health licensing and safety standards

• Oversee staffing, scheduling, and payroll coordination

• Monitor financial performance, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and monthly P&L reporting

Enrollment and Family Engagement

• Lead center tours and build strong relationships with prospective and current families

• Drive enrollment growth, retention, and community partnerships

• Support marketing and outreach initiatives

Qualifications

• NYS B-2 Teaching Certification required

• Minimum 1 year of center leadership experience required (2+ years preferred)

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred

• Strong knowledge of NYC licensing regulations

• Proven leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Why Join Our Team

• Competitive salary

• Professional development and leadership growth pathways

• Tuition reimbursement opportunities

• Modern classrooms and strong curriculum resources

• Supportive, collaborative team environment

Apply today to lead a high-performing early childhood program in Hudson Yards where children, families, and educators thrive.

Compensation: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 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.

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.

The Learning Experience- Hudson Yards-Midtown West

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.