Director of Child Care

Innovation & Exploration STEM Early Learning Center (IE STEM) is hiring an Education Director for our Jenkintown, PA 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.

About the role

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

Requirements

• 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 Qualifications

• 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.

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