Director of Preschool

Innovation & Exploration STEM Early Learning Center

Director of Preschool

Jenkintown, PA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k) matching

    Dental insurance

    Employee discounts

    Health insurance

    Opportunity for advancement

    Paid time off

    Training & development

    At Innovation & Exploration STEM Early Learning Center (IE STEM), we strive to create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment where children can discover their strengths and develop a love for learning through a STEM-based curriculum. Our goal is to foster confidence, character, and well-being by supporting each child’s social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth. We are currently seeking an energetic and experienced Preschool Teacher to join our team!

    Preschool Director Job Responsibilities The Preschool Director oversees daily operations, ensuring the school runs smoothly and meets all state and DPW requirements. This includes supervising staff, teaching during morning hours while enrollment grows, developing curriculum, managing budgets, and maintaining facility standards.

    Key Duties:

    Lead and support teachers and classroom activities

    Recruit families and maintain building capacity per DPW

    Hire, train, and evaluate staff

    Create and implement policies, procedures, and curriculum

    Foster strong communication with staff, students, and families

    Monitor student progress and meet with parents

    Ensure facility maintenance and compliance

    Teach in the mornings as needed

    Required Skills:

    Strong leadership and communication abilities

    Active listening and interpersonal skills

    Organizational and multitasking skills

    Critical thinking and problem-solving

    Crisis management and conflict resolution

    Business and classroom management experience

    In-depth knowledge of DPW regulations

    Qualifications:

    Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, or related field

    At least one year of training in STEM-based curriculum

    Innovation & Exploration STEM Early Learning Center is committed to ensuring its services and employment are provided in a nondiscriminatory manner, without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, disability, age and limited English proficiency.