Educational Director

Job Description Job Description The Educational Director is responsible for the coordination and development of age and developmentally appropriate curriculum, staff development & supervision, community & family engagement, enrollments, compliance with state & city regulations, and overseeing the Center’s day-to-day operations. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field of study (Master’s Degree, preferred) Teaching license or certificate valid for services in early childhood or childhood grades pursuant to New York State Universal Prekindergarten (UPK) regulations At least two years of lead teacher experience in a program for children less than six years of age Early Childhood/Child Care training certificates Bilingual in Spanish and English; strong network in the community, preferred Proficient in Microsoft Office; ability to learn and use new software and systems Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills Why choose Friends of Crown Heights? Excellent Professional Development opportunities Competitive salary and benefits Small & manageable Daycare Center; supportive teammates Family oriented workplace culture Company Description In more than 40 years of continuous and exemplary public service, Friends of Crown Heights has been a leading provider of high-quality child care and early childhood education services in New York City. Today, the organization is New York's largest and most comprehensive provider of subsidized child care and early childhood education. We are also a contracted provider of Universal Pre-K, 3-K, and After-school programs in 20 full-service centers serving children and families in the boroughs of Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Staten Island. Company Description In more than 40 years of continuous and exemplary public service, Friends of Crown Heights has been a leading provider of high-quality child care and early childhood education services in New York City. Today, the organization is New York's largest and most comprehensive provider of subsidized child care and early childhood education. We are also a contracted provider of Universal Pre-K, 3-K, and After-school programs in 20 full-service centers serving children and families in the boroughs of Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Staten Island.

Location: New York, New York, US

Posted Date: 8/28/2025