Top 71 Preschool director Jobs in Wayne, Nj

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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Preschool School Director
Varma Education Group —Fort Lee, NJ
- $65,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Assistant Director of School - Early Childhood Education
Apple Montessori Schools —Wayne, NJ
- $53,000 - $61,000 a year
- School experience
- Microsoft Outlook
- Inventory management
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Director of Preschool
YMCA of Paterson —Paterson, NJ
- $68,000 - $73,301 a year
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Preschool
- First Aid Certification
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
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Child Care Director
Bells Little Learners —Mahwah, NJ
- $59,914.66 - $62,520.88 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- CPR Certification
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
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Early Childhood Site Director
Kings Bay YM-YWHA —Brooklyn, NY
- $80,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Childcare
- Teaching Certification
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Preschool Assistant Director
The Goddard School in Englewood Cliffs, NJ —Englewood Cliffs, NJ
- $40,000 - $45,000 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- Mid-level
- Preschool
- Paid holidays
- 401(k)
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Education Director Early Childhood Center
St Nicks Alliance —Brooklyn, NY
- $95,000 - $102,000 a year
- Email
- Background check
- Teaching Certification
- Master's degree
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Preschool Director
Hire Up Recruiting Inc —Jersey City, NJ
- $55,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Director, Early Childhood Education
The Goddard School of Parsippany, NJ —Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
- $50,000 - $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Preschool
- Education
- Children
- Paid time off
- Employee discount
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Director of Preschool
Palisades Preschool —Fort Lee, NJ
- From $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- 5 years
- Master's degree
- Paid time off
- Employee discount
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Assisant Director for Roseland Child Development Center
KinderCare Education —Roseland, NJ
- $22.05 - $25.70 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Computer literacy
- Cooking
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Director of School (Early Childhood Education)
Apple Montessori Schools —Washington Township, NJ
- $55,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- CPR Certification
- Preschool
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Associate Director of Pre-K
Zeta Charter Schools —New York, NY
- $90,000 - $110,000 a year
- Urgently hiring
- School experience
- 5 years
- Preschool
- 403(b) matching
- Health insurance
Assistant Director
Primrose School of West Orange —West Orange, NJ
- $50,000 - $55,000 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- CPR Certification
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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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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Director of Education
New Jersey Symphony —Jersey City, NJ
- $65,000 - $75,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Google Workspace
- Customer service
- 5 years
- Paid time off
Executive Director - Confidential Developmental Services
Catholic Charities Community Services —New York, NY
- $250,000 - $300,000 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- Senior level
- Leadership
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Daycare Director
Gilded Lily Daycare —New York, NY
- $90,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Senior level
- Leadership
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
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Executive Director
Acelero Charitable Foundation —New York, NY
- $66,000 - $100,000 a year
- Part-time
- Remote
- 7 years
- Management
- Project management
- Paid time off
- 401(k) matching
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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
3 days ago

Benefits

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

Qualifications

Computer operation
Staff supervision
Team leadership
Master's degree
Schedule management
Bachelor's degree
Attention to detail
Desktop applications
Classroom experience
Productivity software
Community relationship building
Teaching experience with young children
School staff supervision
Parent-teacher conferences (communication methods)
Time management

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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