Education Director

Education Director

Are you an early childhood education expert with a passion for curriculum development, teacher mentoring, and creating meaningful learning experiences? The Learning Experience of Astoria is looking for a dedicated Education Director to lead the educational vision of our center and ensure the highest quality of care and instruction for our children and families.

At The Learning Experience of Astoria, we believe that the early years set the foundation for lifelong learning. We are a licensed daycare and early learning center committed to providing a nurturing and enriching environment for children from 6 weeks to 6 years. Our team is passionate about early childhood development, and we're looking for a like-minded professional to join our leadership team.

The Education Director will oversee curriculum planning, teacher development, classroom quality, and child assessment practices across all age groups. This role works closely with the Center Director and teaching staff to ensure that educational standards align with state guidelines, center goals, and the developmental needs of each child.

Key responsibilities include implementing and evaluating age-appropriate curriculum for all classrooms, supporting teachers through coaching, classroom observations, and professional development, ensuring compliance with state educational guidelines and developmental standards, conducting regular classroom quality assessments, and monitoring child progress and supporting individualized learning plans where needed.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Early Childhood Education, NYS Teaching Certification for Birth - 2nd grade, at least 12 years in an educational leadership, coaching, or curriculum development role, strong understanding of child development, developmentally appropriate practices, and early learning standards, excellent communication, coaching, and leadership skills, and CPR / First Aid certified or willing to obtain.

What We Offer includes a competitive salary based on experience and credentials, health, dental, and vision insurance, paid holidays, vacation, and sick time, ongoing professional development and training, tuition discount for staff children, and a collaborative, mission-driven work environment where your expertise matters.