Preschool Education Director

Dwight School is the first school in the Americas to offer all four International Baccalaureate programs from preschool to grade 12. Guided by our philosophy of igniting the spark of genius in every child, Dwight is an inclusive school that aims to meet the unique needs, abilities, and interests of each student. At the same time, Dwight challenges every student to develop intellectual independence, respect for diversity and belonging, and to become innovators and thought leaders. 

Known for its low student-teacher ratio, Dwight enrolls 1,100 students with 400 faculty and staff. Our School rests on three pillars: personalized learning, community, and global vision. As part of a leading global network of schools, Dwight offers employees exciting cross-campus opportunities. Additionally, with the support of The Dwight School Foundation’s generous grants, Dwight provides faculty professional development, enabling teachers to deepen their content knowledge and pursue their own sparks of genius to be shared with the community. At Dwight, we strive to ensure that our environment is welcoming — a place in which everyone can thrive — and an organization we are proud of. We recognize that this takes trusting relationships and ensuring that all individuals feel valued regardless of their backgrounds. At Dwight, we encourage diversity in all respects, including diversity of thought, and embrace innovation and foster collaboration and growth. 

We consistently strive to advance the equity, diversity and belonging of our community in all domains, including the curriculum, admissions, environment, and hiring. Our goal is to achieve and maintain equal employment opportunities, with policies in place to maintain a work environment free from discrimination. 

___________________________________________________________________________Education Director - Preschool

Preschool 2s-Pre-Kindergarten

Full Time, 8:30AM-5:30PM

Compensation commensurate upon experience: $70,000-90,000/annum

Dwight School is an innovative PreK-12 coeducational school on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. We are seeking a self-directed, experienced and energetic Education Director to join our Preschool Leadership Team to begin July 6, 2026.

Responsibilities:

• Instructional, pedagogical and curricular mentorship and supervision
• Conduct regular classroom observations with constructive feedback and annual performance reviews as part of the faculty appraisal process
• Plan and facilitate ongoing professional development workshops focused on early childhood best practices
• Develop and maintain a resource library for faculty and staff
• Support staff in implementing responsive caregiving and relationship-based practices
• Foster a collaborative team environment that prioritizes continuous learning

• Build strong partnerships with families through regular communication about their child's development and educational needs
• Address family concerns and collaborate on individualized support strategies

• Design and oversee developmentally appropriate curriculum for preschoolers, ages 2-5 years old
• Ensure programming aligns with quality early learning standards and Department of Health licensing requirements
• Develop individualized learning plans for children with diverse needs and abilities

• Ensure compliance with NYC Department of Health licensing regulations 
• Maintain health and safety protocols specific to preschool environments
• Oversee classroom environments to ensure they support the development of the whole child (social-emotional, physical, and cognitive)
• Collaborate with administrative team on enrollment, scheduling, and resource allocation

• Represent the program at community events and professional conferences

Qualifications

• Masters Degree and New York State Certification in early childhood education.
• Prior leadership experience plus a minimum of 5 years of experience in education, with children ages 2-5.
• Minimum 2 years of experience coaching and mentoring faculty.
• Strong communication and writing skills required
• Experience teaching to a range of learners
• Eager to contribute positively to the Dwight community
• Willingness to engage with and learn from people with diverse backgrounds and experience
• Ability to bring joy, kindness, maturity, and flexibility to the school environment