Preschool Education Manager

Job Description

Job Description

The Preschool Instructional Manager serves as the instructional leader responsible for ensuring high-quality teaching and learning across the preschool site. The Manager provides coaching, support, and oversight to classroom staff to uphold curriculum fidelity, drive strong student outcomes, and address areas of instructional or behavioral need.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct regular classroom walkthroughs and provide real-time coaching

• Monitor lesson plans, student data, and curriculum implementation

• Lead site-based professional learning communities (PLCs)

• Coordinate assessment cycles (e.g., TS GOLD) and data-driven reflection

• Support teachers with proactive behavior guidance and student interventions

• Lead or support family-facing meetings as needed

• Serve as instructional lead for summer programming if assigned

• Collaborate with Site Director on staff development, instructional systems, and school readiness goals

Requirements

• New Jersey P-3 Teacher Certification

• Bachelor’s required; Master’s in Special Education preferred

• Minimum 5 years of early childhood classroom experience

• Demonstrated success in instructional coaching and/or teacher mentorship, with evidence of positive impact on teacher practice or student outcomes (e.g., coaching logs, mentee evaluations, program outcomes, or letters of recommendation).

Candidates must demonstrate a sustained track record of instructional excellence, including a minimum of two consecutive years rated Highly Effective or four consecutive years rated Effective based on a state-recognized teacher evaluation system. Documentation will be required during the hiring process.

Benefits

Benefits of Joining Clinton Hill Community & Early Childhood Center:

Health & Wellness

• Medical insurance with generous employer contributions (up to 80% for employees, 70% for dependents)
• 100% employer-paid dental and vision coverage for employees and children
• 100% employer-paid life and AD&D insurance
• Access to additional voluntary benefits (Aflac, Colonial Life)

Time Off & Flexibility

• Paid sick and safe leave
• Paid holidays and breaks (based on position schedule)
• Schedule flexibility and planning time for instructional roles

Professional Growth

• Ongoing professional development and coaching
• Opportunities for advancement through internal job board and leadership programs
• Tuition reimbursement and support for credentialing (CDA, teacher certification)

Additional Perks

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with mental health and wellness support
• Meaningful work in a mission-driven, family-centered environment
• Participation in events, celebrations, and cultural enrichment activities