Director of Child Care

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

Education Director – Early Childhood (STEM Preschool)

Location: Jenkintown, PA 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

Curriculum & Program Quality

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

Family & Community Engagement

Communicate effectively with families

Support parent tours, orientations, and conferences

Participate in school events and community partnerships

Resolve concerns professionally and promptly

Operations & Compliance

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

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field (required)

3–5 years of ECE teaching experience (required)

1–2 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

Preferred:

Master’s 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

About IE STEM 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.