Director of Child Care
Job Description
Job Description
Benefits:
- Short-term Disability
- Holiday Pay
- 401(k) matching
- Company parties
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
Full-Time | Competitive Pay | Leadership Position
Innovation & Exploration STEM Early Learning Center (IE STEM) is hiring an Education Director for our Jenkintown location. We are a fast-growing early childhood program offering STEM education, hands-on learning, science labs, coding & robotics, language enrichment, and nature-based exploration for infants through Pre-K.
We are looking for an Education Director with strong leadership skills, excellent communication, and a passion for high-quality early childhood education. Job Summary
The Education Director oversees curriculum, staff performance, daily classroom operations, and program quality. This role supports teachers, manages compliance, assists with scheduling, and ensures a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for all children. Responsibilities
Leadership & Staff Support
- Supervise, coach, and mentor teachers and assistants
- Conduct observations, evaluations, and training
- Ensure classrooms meet quality and compliance standards
- Support staff schedules, ratios, and daily coverage
- Assist with hiring, onboarding, and professional development
- Oversee weekly STEM-based lesson plans
- Ensure curriculum follows PA Early Learning Standards
- Support hands-on science, technology, engineering, math, and literacy activities
- Review and approve classroom projects, STEM experiments, and materials
- Maintain a positive, organized, and engaging learning environment
- Communicate effectively with families
- Support parent tours, orientations, and conferences
- Participate in school events and community partnerships
- Resolve concerns professionally and promptly
- Maintain compliance with OCDEL/DPW regulations
- Ensure accurate attendance and documentation
- Support incident reports and behavior plans
- Use Procare/Brightwheel for communication and tracking
- Maintain health and safety standards throughout the center
- Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education or related field (required)
- 35 years of ECE teaching experience (required)
- 12 years of leadership or supervisory experience in childcare or a preschool setting (required)
- Knowledge of PA Early Learning Standards and DPW regulations
- Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills
- Passion for early childhood education and STEM learning
- Masters degree in Education, ECE, Child Development, or Educational Leadership
- Experience in STEM-based or Reggio/Montessori-inspired environments
- Experience with curriculum development or instructional coaching
IE STEM is a leading early childhood program integrating STEM education from infancy through Pre-K. Our students explore science labs, coding & robotics, Spanish/French enrichment, sensory exploration, gardening, and hands-on discovery. We believe in nurturing curiosity, independence, creativity, and problem-solving at every age. *IE STEM is an Equal Opportunity Early Education Employer (EOEE). We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.
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