Top 43 Preschool director Jobs in New Jersey

Early Childhood Associate Director - Preschool and Public Pre-K
JCC MetroWest —West Orange, NJ
- $58,000 - $65,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Classroom
- Computer literacy
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Executive Director of Enrollment
The Learning Experience —Bayville, NJ
- $65,000 - $68,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Hospitality
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Preschool Director- Universal PreK Program
Temple B'nai Abraham —Livingston, NJ
- $50,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- School experience
- Master's degree
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Before and After School Site Director
Champions (KinderCare Education) —Middletown, NJ
- From $21 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Assistant School Director
Primrose School of Morristown —Morristown, NJ
- $50,000 - $55,000 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- CPR Certification
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Assistant Preschool Director—Ready to Advance your Career?
Little Ivy Learning Center —Ridgewood, NJ
- $40,000 - $45,000 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- Bachelor of Science
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Director, Early Childhood Education/Preschool
The Goddard School of Flemington, NJ —Flemington, NJ
- Full-time
- Preschool
- Education
- Children
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Preschool Center Director
The Learning Experience - East Brunswick —East Brunswick, NJ
- $58,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Preschool
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Director
Primrose School of East Windsor —East Windsor, NJ
- $70,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- Mid-level
- Preschool
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
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Director
Inspired Education LLC —Toms River, NJ
- $65,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Preschool
- Mentoring
- Paid time off
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Preschool Center Director
The Learning Experience - Piscataway —Piscataway, NJ
- $1 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- Mid-level
- Preschool
- 401(k)
- Tuition reimbursement
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Executive Director
KinderCare Education —Mount Laurel, NJ
- $56,250 - $102,250 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Sales
- Customer service
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Preschool Director
Explorations Community Preschool —Lawrence, NJ
- $57,814 - $68,200 a year
- Weekends as needed
- School experience
- Mid-level
- Preschool
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
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Co-Director of The Burke Foundation Early Childhood Center
THE YWCA OF PRINCETON INC —Princeton, NJ
- $75,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- CPR Certification
- 5 years
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Center Director
The Learning Experience - Hoboken —Hoboken, NJ
- $70,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Preschool Center Director
The Learning Experience - Raritan, NJ —Raritan, NJ
- $60,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- Mid-level
- Preschool
- 401(k)
- Tuition reimbursement
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Preschool Center Director
The Learning Experience - Lawrenceville —Lawrenceville, NJ
- $50,000 - $63,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Preschool
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Executive Director - Crème
KinderCare Education —Bridgewater, NJ
- $56,250 - $102,250 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Sales
- Customer service
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
UVSO Early Head Start Site Director
Unified Vailsburg Service Organization (UVSO) —Newark, NJ
- $60,000 - $62,000 a year
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- 3 years
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Center Director
The Learning Experience - Lawrenceville —Lawrenceville, NJ
- $55,000 - $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Early Childhood Associate Director - Preschool and Public Pre-K

JCC MetroWest -
West Orange, NJ

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Job Details

Full-time
$58,000 - $65,000 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Employee discount
Gym membership
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Early childhood education center experience
Computer operation
Staff supervision
Team leadership
Microsoft Office
Schedule management
Supervising experience
Bachelor's degree
Desktop applications
Classroom experience
Productivity software
Community relationship building
Teaching experience with young children
School staff supervision
Parent-teacher conferences (communication methods)

Full Job Description

JCC MetroWest, West Orange, NJ 07052 – Full Time 40 hours, Exempt

Position Summary: 

Cultivate young minds. Engage families. Inspire teachers. Join a dynamic team dedicated to fostering a love of learning in young children within a fast-paced, warm, and welcoming Early Childhood Center (ECC). This role is a key leadership position responsible for helping create a nurturing, responsive environment where children, families, and staff thrive, and where Jewish values and traditions are an important foundation.

The Associate Director provides day-to-day oversight of the private preschool, private Pre-K, and public Pre-K programs, with close attention to detail and follow-through. In partnership with a supportive administrative team, this role oversees parent communication, staffing, coaching, and the overall experience for students, families, and teachers.

Lead with vision and compassion. The Associate Director partners in shaping and sustaining the school’s educational philosophy across: (1) private ECC classrooms that spark curiosity and engage children in emergent, schematic, and project-based learning while highlighting Jewish holidays, traditions, and values; and (2) public Pre-K classrooms where teaching teams follow the HighScope curriculum, with training provided. This role supports staff in meeting the needs of young learners while ensuring compliance with licensing requirements, developmentally appropriate practice, positive guidance, and reflective teaching processes.

Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off; a retirement savings plan; employee discounts; and a free gym membership.

Essential Duties and Functions

Supervise, mentor, and support educational staff to deepen their practice and understanding of teaching and learning.
Support the creation of meaningful learning opportunities for children.
Ensure learning experiences meet and exceed educational standards and support kindergarten readiness.
Communicate effectively and efficiently with teachers, ECC team members, and parents.
Create meaningful professional development opportunities throughout the year.
Formalize teacher feedback, assessment, and supervisory communication.
Provide classroom coverage as needed.
Review weekly teaching intentions and provide timely feedback.
Conduct age-group meetings on a regular schedule.
Maintain strong knowledge of licensing requirements and identify compliance needs within classrooms.
Ensure staff compliance with all applicable directives and policies.
Support public Pre-K staff with HighScope curriculum implementation, assessments, and materials, and ensure compliance with requirements of the West Orange Board of Education.
Serve as the primary point of contact for the West Orange Board of Education and oversee public Pre-K after-school participation and schedules.
Keep the ECC Director informed of key developments, needs, and concerns.
Attend selected family events at the JCC outside of school hours.
Maintain daily classroom ratio staffing and plan proactively for coverage.
Monitor posts on the ECC communication app.
Interview, train, and mentor new staff.
Participate in and support Grow NJ Kids and the New Jersey Child Care Information System (NJCCIS).
Maintain teacher assessment records and conduct check-in meetings as needed.
Oversee transition planning and operations for the summer program.
Follow up with prospective families as needed.
Attend weekly administrative meetings.
Maintain flexibility to open or close the ECC (Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.) and availability for occasional evening and weekend meetings and events.

Other Responsibilities

Collaborate on teacher assignments and children’s placements.
Communicate, cooperate, and collaborate with other JCC departments.
Build positive relationships with children, families, colleagues, and community partners.
Cultivate an environment grounded in a strong image of children and families, recognizing each person’s unique strengths.
Promote an inclusive, judgment-free environment for individuals of all backgrounds and experiences, and address concerns with diplomacy and respect.
Identify and share opportunities for professional growth for yourself and others.
Maintain a positive and professional image of the ECC.
Serve as a trusted and responsive point of contact for parents.
Foster open communication across the school community.
Help maintain the preschool environment and office.
Assist staff with JCC systems as needed.

Physical Requirements

Ability and willingness to actively participate in children’s play and care, including lifting and carrying children short distances; bending, stooping, kneeling, and sitting on the floor; and returning to a standing position without assistance. In emergency situations, ability to rise unassisted from a seated floor position in under 7 seconds is required.
Regular daily use of a computer, including keyboarding and screen work.

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Early Childhood Education.

· Knowledge of emergent/co-constructivist, schematic, and project-based curriculum.

· HighScope knowledge preferred.

· Five or more years of early childhood experience in a progressive early childhood program, including at least three years of supervisory experience.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

· Demonstrated initiative and ability to plan, execute, and follow through on priorities.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills.

· Strong organizational and time management skills.

Qualified candidates should email a cover letter and resume to Early Childhood Director Leslie Fleischman at [email protected].

JCC MetroWest is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, religion, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.

Agency Information:
JCC MetroWest has served as a center of community life for 149 years, bringing people together through educational, social, cultural, and fitness programs. We are committed to keeping our community safe, healthy, warm, inclusive, and welcoming.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $58,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: In person

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