Educational Director for Parsons Preschool

• Position Overview:

Parsons Preschool is seeking a dedicated and experienced Educational Director to lead our early childhood program serving children with disabilities alongside our Universal Pre-K classrooms. The Educational Director will provide instructional leadership, ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, and support a high-quality, inclusive learning environment for all students.

• Key Responsibilities:
• Provide leadership and oversight of all educational programming, including special education and UPK classrooms
• Supervise, coach, and evaluate teaching staff to ensure high quality instruction and best practices in early childhood education
• Ensure compliance with all state, city, and licensing regulations, including special education mandates and UPK standards
• Develop, implement, and monitor curriculum aligned with early childhood and special education frameworks
• Support the development and implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
• Conduct classroom observations and provide ongoing professional development to staff
• Collaborate with families, therapists, and related service providers to support student progress
• Maintain accurate records and prepare reports for regulatory agencies
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive school culture for staff, students, and families
• Assist with staff recruitment, onboarding, and retention
• Ensure health, safety, and compliance standards are consistently met
• Qualifications:
• New York State School Building Leader (SBL) Certification required
• Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Educational Leadership, or a related field
• Minimum of 35 years of experience in early childhood education, with supervisory experience preferred
• Experience working with children with disabilities strongly preferred
• Knowledge of NYSED, DOE, and UPK regulations and standards
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to support and mentor diverse teaching staff
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in an inclusive preschool or special education setting
• Familiarity with IEP development and implementation
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus
• Compensation:
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Benefits package available

About Psychotherapeutic Evaluational Program

The mission of Parsons Preschool is to create an educational and therapeutic learning environment that helps preschool children reach their full potential. We aim to provide a warm, caring, and stimulating early childhood setting that is both safe and nurturing. To achieve this mission, we have carefully researched and adopted methodologies that lead to the use of developmentally appropriate and experiential curricula, aligning with the New York State Pre-K Learning Standards. Our curriculum is not organized into isolated skill areas; instead, it integrates cognition, communication, motor development, and social skills into a cohesive plan that encompasses all areas of learning within daily activities. We aspire for our students to develop a passion for lifelong learning in a least restrictive environment, ensuring they enter kindergarten equipped with the essential skills needed for success.