Role: Teaching Education Director

Location: Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Long Island City, Queens

Salary Range: $80,000-$85,000 /year

Reports to: Head of School

Schedule: 8:00 am - 5:30 pm (this role is year-round)

About us:

New York Preschool & Kids Club is an early childhood education and enrichment program serving modern New York families through our combination of enrichment classes and preschool education. With multiple schools across New York City, NYPKC blends a research-backed, play-based curriculum with a fun and supportive environment, delivering a full family experience for children and parents.

About the Role

The Teaching Education Director is a high-impact, hybrid leadership role designed for an experienced preschool educator who balances strong classroom instruction with location level teacher support and management. Spending part of the day leading an inclusive 2s, 3s, or 4s classroom using Creative Curriculum or Tools of the Mind, you will model pedagogical excellence while creating the building blocks for lifelong learning. The remainder of your day is dedicated to location leadership, where you will support daily operations and staffing, conduct teacher observations, and provide the formal mentorship and training necessary to onboard new hires and elevate instructional standards across your location.

What You’ll Do

• The Pedagogical Architect: Lead an inclusive 2s, 3s, or 4s classroom using Creative Curriculum or Tools of the Mind Curriculum, modeling strong, play-based instruction that serves as the gold standard for the entire location.
• The Instructional Leader: Drive school-wide excellence by conducting regular teacher observations, delivering formal feedback, and ensuring curriculum alignment and program quality.
• The Operational Captain: Step beyond the classroom to oversee daily location logistics, ensuring appropriate staffing, NYC regulatory compliance, and organizational efficiency.
• The Safety & Culture Anchor: Maintain a "safe-to-fail" environment for students while simultaneously cultivating a professional culture of accountability, emotional intelligence, and continuous improvement for the staff.
• The Strategic Family Partner: Act as a primary leadership point of contact for families, building high-level trust through transparent communication and bridging the gap between classroom milestones and what’s happening at home.

The statements in this job description are intended to describe the essential nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be all responsibilities or qualifications of the job.

What We’re Looking For

• Education: A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in ECE or a related field required
• Certification: A NYS Early Childhood Initial or Permanent Certification (B-2 or 1-6) required
• Experience: 3-5+ years of lead teaching experience in Pre-K (2-4 year olds) or Kindergarten.
• Leadership: At least 1 year of leadership experience preferred
• Special Edge: Be a passionate teacher and lifelong learner!

Physical exam and background checks are required for this position.

What Success Looks Like

• You have a "model classroom” where Creative Curriculum or Tools of the Mind Curriculum is executed so effectively that students consistently are meeting developmental benchmarks and enjoying a love of learning.
• Teaching staff shows consistent instructional quality and new hires feel supported and prepared to step into their roles after training is complete.
• The school location runs smoothly and your leadership ensures that daily operations, safety protocols, and DOH requirements are met with consistency and organization.
• Parent satisfaction and student retention are high, driven by both your instructional ability and your capacity to ensure families feel connected to what is happening in the classroom.
• You have cultivated a high-performance, safe, and supported environment amongst students and staff where staff turnover is low, teacher engagement is high, and the school is recognized as a premier NYC location for early childhood programs.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• The Time Off: 15 days of PTO upon hire, plus 2 floating holidays and 7 sick/safe days annually. PTO increases with tenure.
• Career Investment: Tuition Reimbursement Program to help you reach your next educational goal.
• Comprehensive Care: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, plus a 401(k) Plan with Company Contribution
• The Extras: Commuter programs, discounted fitness memberships, and more!

Physical Demands:The role involves standing, walking, sitting, constant movement, and occasional climbing. The ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds is required. Specific sensory abilities include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjustment of focus.

Inclusivity and Diversity:NY Preschool & Kids Club is committed to an inclusive and diverse community. We celebrate differences, leading with kindness and respect. We are an equal opportunity employer, prohibiting discrimination based on various factors.

Accommodations:The NY Preschool & Kids Club complies with ADA requirements. If you need accommodation in completing the application, please contact interview@nykidsclub.com.