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Colorado State University

$92K - $96K/yr

Evaluates program outcomes and supports strategic planning. * Maintains accurate records and ... Professional experience working in a higher education setting and/or within student affairs.

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Education Program Manager

Austin, TX · On-site

Oversee all administrative functions of the education program, including managing the program schedule and teaching assignments for Health Educators, in partnership with the Clinic Director. * Work ...

University of Utah

Program Assistants

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$36K - $46K/yr

Minimum Qualifications EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 ... More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail ...

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As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for director of higher education program in the United States is $78,196.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $53,000.00 and $92,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Director of Education

Manhattan, NY • On-site

The Goddard School of Manhattan (Lenox Hill), NY
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$90K - $120K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 22 days ago

Job description

Benefits:
  • Bonus opportunities
  • Professional development
  • State-of-the-Art facilities
  • Affiliation with leaders in the early childhood education industry
  • 401(k)
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) matching

Step into a once-in-a-career opportunity to join us on the ground floor – literally – as our Director of Education for a brand-new Goddard School® in Lenox Hill!
Our two-story, 15,000 sq. ft. school is home to clean, bright, and spacious classrooms, two well-equipped multi-purpose rooms, and much more, all built from the ground up to foster children's natural curiosity through play-based activities, encouraging teamwork, problem-solving, and a lifelong love of learning.
We’re seeking a passionate and proactive leader to oversee daily operations, support a team of dedicated educators and ensure a high-quality learning environment for children and families.  As our Director of Education, you’ll uphold brand and licensing standards, lead staff development, implement our award-winning Wonder of Learning® curriculum and build strong school-family-community relationships.
Nurture your growth. Empower your success. Apply today and become part of a supportive, purpose-driven team that is shaping the future—one child, one family and one educator at a time.
Director of Education Key Responsibilities:
  • Leadership and Administration: Lead daily operations while upholding brand, regulatory and policy standards
  • Staff Management: Hire, train, supervise and support staff to build a positive, collaborative team
  • Curriculum and Program Development: Implement our proprietary Wonder of Learning® program*, designed to spark curiosity, support individual growth and inspire a lifelong love of learning
  • Family and Community Engagement: Build strong relationships with families and promote the School in the community
  • Health and Safety: In partnership with our Director of Operations, maintain a safe, clean and prepared environment for children, staff and visitors
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree (Master’s preferred) in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, or a related field
  • NYS Teaching certification in Early Childhood Education, Childhood Education, or Special Education (Birth-2nd or 1st-6th)
  • At least three (3) years of experience teaching in early childhood education and at least one (1) year in a leadership role
  • Strong knowledge of child development, early learning best practices, team leadership, facilitating professional development, and instructional coaching.
  • Be a strong culture carrier and model the attitude, connection, and motivation expected of our incredible teachers
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • A genuine love for children and commitment to high-quality education
  • Must pass required state background checks and meet state minimum education, experience and credential requirements
As the Education Director, the benefits you will receive include:
  • Twenty-Nine (29) paid personal days per year which includes twelve (12) paid personal days per calendar year, five (5) paid personal days between Christmas and New Year's Day when the school is closed and seven (7) paid holidays per calendar year.
  • Five (5) sick days per year 
  • Employer will match up to 3% of your contributions to the 401K plan 
  • Employees will be eligible for annual performance-based pay increases
  • Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
  • Subsidized health and dental insurance
*Wonder of Learning® is our exclusive education program designed to embrace how children learn best — through play and curiosity. Our curriculum is designed to make learning enjoyable while instilling vital 21st-century skills such as teamwork, problem-solving and social-emotional relationships.