Top 67 Preschool director Jobs in Wayne Nj

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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Site Director at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6
KinderCare Education —Passaic, NJ
- $16.35 - $33.15 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- Health insurance
- Dental 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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UPK Certified Head Teachers, Teacher Assistants and Site Director
Family YMCA at Tarrytown —Tarrytown, NY
- $28 - $34 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Spanish
- 5 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Educational Director (Preschool)
Genius Therapy —Bronx, NY
- $85,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Public speaking
- Master's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Early Childhood Educational Director (flexible schedule)
East Harlem Block Nursery, Inc. —New York, NY
- $80,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Teaching 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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Assistant Preschool Director
Hire Up Recruiting Inc —Oakland, NJ
- $45,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Classroom
- Teaching Certification
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Educational Director for new preschool in Bushwick, Brooklyn
Bumble Bee Preschool —Brooklyn, NY
- From $55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- Preschool
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Preschool Assistant Director
Hire Up Recruiting Inc —Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
- $20 - $24 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- School experience
- Classroom
- Commuter assistance
- Paid holidays
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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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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
Preschool Assistant Director
Heritage Children's Academy —Randolph, NJ
- $44,148 - $59,600 a year
- Urgently hiring
- School experience
- Bachelor of Science
- Sanitation
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Site Director at Midland
KinderCare Education —Paramus, NJ
- $21.55 - $30.20 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Preschool 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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Teaching Head of School (Preschool)
PNW Enterprises LLC —New York, NY
- $110,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- 3 years
- Master's degree
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Education Director
OneRedCent for Acelero —New York, NY
- $97,356 a year
- Full-time
- 3 years
- Master's degree
- Preschool
- Paid time off
- 401(k) matching
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Educaton Director
Bedstuy Early Childhood Development —Brooklyn, NY
- $89,000 - $95,000 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- Writing skills
- Preschool
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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Preschool Director- Universal PreK Program

Temple B'nai Abraham -
Livingston, NJ

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Job Details

Full-time
$50,000 - $80,000 a year

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Vision insurance
403(b)

Qualifications

School experience
Early childhood education center experience
Master's degree
Supervising experience
Bachelor's degree
Educational compliance and regulation understanding
Preschool experience
Leadership
Teaching
Early Childhood Education

Full Job Description

Director of West Orange Universal Pre-K Program

Temple B’nai Abraham
West Orange, New Jersey

Position Overview

Temple B’nai Abraham seeks a dynamic and experienced early childhood leader to serve as Director of the West Orange Universal Pre-K (UPK) Program housed within our facility. This is a Temple B’nai Abraham staff position, working in close partnership with the West Orange Public Schools to implement a high-quality, state-funded preschool program.

The Director provides leadership, educational oversight, and operational management of the UPK program while coordinating closely with both the public school district and the Temple’s private early childhood programs and building operations. This role ensures full compliance with New Jersey state requirements while maintaining alignment with the culture, policies, and daily rhythms of Temple B’nai Abraham.

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Compliance

Ensure full compliance with NJDOE Preschool Program Implementation Guidelines and all licensing requirements through the New Jersey Department of Children and Families
Serve as the primary liaison to the West Orange Public Schools for all UPK-related matters
Maintain all required documentation, reporting, and audit readiness
Oversee enrollment, classroom ratios, and adherence to all UPK mandates

Curriculum & Instruction

Implement and monitor High-Scope, preschool curriculum used by West Orange Public Schools
Provide instructional leadership, coaching, and evaluation of teaching staff
Ensure classrooms reflect developmentally appropriate, play-based, and culturally responsive practices
Oversee child assessment systems and use data to guide instruction

Staff Supervision & Development

Hire, supervise, and evaluate UPK teaching staff and support personnel
Provide ongoing professional development and coaching
Foster a collaborative, reflective, and growth-oriented team culture
Ensure all staff meet credentialing and training requirements

Family & Community Engagement

Build strong, trusting relationships with families through clear communication and engagement opportunities
Support family education initiatives and conferences
Address family questions and concerns with professionalism and care
Promote an inclusive, welcoming environment for all families

Site Coordination & Building Operations

Coordinate daily operations of the UPK program within Temple B’nai Abraham’s shared facility
Collaborate closely with Temple leadership, including early childhood and program directors, to align schedules, space usage, and policies
Partner with the Temple’s private preschool programs to ensure cohesive practices, communication, and community experience
Work with facilities staff to maintain a safe, compliant, and well-functioning environment
Coordinate logistics such as arrival/dismissal, security procedures, shared spaces, and special programming
Ensure UPK program operations integrate smoothly into the broader Temple environment

Operations & Administration

Oversee daily program operations, including scheduling and staffing
Collaborate with Temple leadership on budgeting and resource allocation
Ensure all health, safety, and risk management protocols are followed
Coordinate with external services such as transportation, food programs, and related supports. Experience with CCAFP a plus.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Educational Leadership, or related field preferred
New Jersey Preschool-Grade 3 (P-3) Certification required
Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in early childhood education, with leadership experience strongly preferred
Knowledge of NJ UPK requirements and preschool program standards
Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills

Benefits:

*Health Insurance, including vision and dental

*403B Option

*Paid holidays, personal and sick leave

*Professional Development Opportunities

Salary: Follows West Orange School District Scale based on experience and education level

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

Livingston, NJ 07039 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Livingston, NJ 07039: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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preschool director jobs in wayne nj

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