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Director of Child Care Jenkintown, PA, 19046, Innovation & Exploration (Jenkintown)

Director of Child Care

Full Time • Jenkintown, PA, 19046, Innovation & Exploration (Jenkintown)

At Innovation & Exploration STEM Early Learning Center (IE), our mission is to provide a safe, inclusive, nurturing, and loving environment for children as they find and develop their strengths. Also to inspire young children to find the joy of learning through a STEM-based curriculum inside and out of the classrooms. We aim to provide many opportunities that will instill confidence, self-worth, and religious morals in every child (How to be a good person). IE’s main purpose is to also provide an appropriate curriculum to balance a child’s social, emotional, physical, and intellectual well being.

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.
Compensation: $45,000.00 - $55,500.00 per year

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.





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IE STEM offers competitive pay and benefits: 401k, Medical & Dental, PTO, and paid holidays.