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Tulsa Educare is seeking a School Director who will make the commitment to perform with integrity and model these essential qualities: * Maintain a positive school culture through reflective practice ...

Tulsa Educare is seeking a School Director who will make the commitment to perform with integrity and model these essential qualities: * Maintain a positive school culture through reflective practice ...

Educare DC is part of the 25-school Educare DC Learning Network that serves as a platform for broader change, inspiring high-quality programs in communities, improving public policies nationally and ...

Lead Teacher Preschool

Washington, DC · On-site

$54K - $75K/yr

Educare DC is part of the 25-school Educare Learning Network that serves as a platform for broader change, inspiring high-quality programs in communities, improving public policies nationally and ...

Educare DC is part of the 25-school Educare Learning Network that serves as a platform for broader change, inspiring high-quality programs in communities, improving public policies nationally and ...

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How much do educare jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for educare in the United States is $50,906.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48,000.00 and $60,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an Educare professional?

Educare professionals are individuals who work with young children, typically from birth to age five, to support their early education, development, and care. They create nurturing, safe environments and design activities that promote learning and social-emotional growth. Educare workers may be teachers, assistants, or caregivers in childcare centers, preschools, or specialized early childhood programs. Their work combines both educational and caregiving responsibilities, ensuring a holistic approach to child development.

How does collaboration typically work between Educare staff and families to support child development?

In an Educare setting, staff regularly collaborate with families through scheduled meetings, home visits, and ongoing communication to create consistent support for each child’s development. Educare professionals encourage family involvement in goal setting and educational activities, ensuring that learning continues at home. This partnership helps to identify and address individual needs early, fostering a comprehensive and inclusive learning environment. Open communication and mutual respect are key to successfully supporting each child’s growth.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Educare professional, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Educare professional, you need a background in early childhood education, child development, and often a relevant certification or diploma. Familiarity with classroom management systems, curriculum planning tools, and child assessment software is typically required. Strong communication, patience, and the ability to build trust with both children and parents are standout soft skills in this role. These competencies are vital for fostering a safe, nurturing environment that supports children's developmental and educational growth.

What is the difference between Educare vs Childcare Worker?

AspectEducareChildcare Worker
Required CredentialsEarly childhood education certification, diploma or degreeHigh school diploma or equivalent, with some certifications preferred
Work EnvironmentPreschools, daycare centers, educational settingsDaycare centers, preschools, home-based care
Employer & Industry UsageEducational institutions, government programsPrivate daycare, community centers
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

Educare professionals typically have formal early childhood education credentials and work in educational settings, focusing on developmental curricula. Childcare workers often have less formal education and work in more informal or daycare environments. While both roles involve caring for young children, Educare roles emphasize educational development, whereas Childcare Workers focus on daily care and supervision.

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Infographic showing various Educare job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Full Time, and 33% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $50,906 per year, or $24.5 per hour.

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Job description

A School Director at Tulsa Educare is responsible for the overall day-to-day operations, implementation and management of the core features of the Educare model. Tulsa Educare is seeking a School Director who will make the commitment to perform with integrity and model these essential qualities:
  • Maintain a positive school culture through reflective practice and building strong relationships
  • Driven by self-initiation with strong critical thinking and problem solving skills
  • Committed to building strong relationships built on trust, support, and follow-up
  • Capable of adopting innovative approaches to develop and empower others
  • Model emotional intelligence through awareness of and control of their emotions
  • Ability to quickly adapt to changes, demands and initiatives

Essential Functions
The functions outlined in this job description are examples of the general nature of those performed by employees in this position. Any combination of these functions and responsibilities may be performed. The list is descriptive only and should be used for no other purpose. Management retains the right to revise job functions at any time. These functions are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.
Program Development and Oversight
  • Understand, support and implement the core features of Educare Learning Network (data utilization, intensive family engagement, embedded professional development and high quality teaching practices) to improve child and family outcomes
  • Ensure compliance in all state and federal standards are met including, Early Head Start, Oklahoma Department of Human Services Child Care Licensing Standards (DHS), Oklahoma Tribal licensing, National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Accreditation standards, and Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
  • Development and review program strategies to ensure continuous program improvement based on research outcomes and best practices.
  • Oversee implementation of relationship-based family centered services
  • Oversee day-to-day operations of facility including personnel, building and maintenance, budget management, health and safety, and children and families

Supervision
  • Provide support and guidance to school leadership (Director of Family Services, Assistant Director, Master Teachers, and Mental Health Specialist) to develop goals and strategies to meet agency expectations
  • Manage and oversee aspects of employee growth and development including interviewing, onboarding, performance evaluations, discipline actions, conflict resolution and professional development

Additional Duties
  • Communicate regularly with the Director of Program Leadership to receive guidance, report progress, plan new strategies, discuss problems, and receive information on program policies and procedures
  • Work with agency leadership to further the agency's strategic priorities
  • Developing collaborative partnerships locally and nationally
  • Assist with special projects, report, and other duties as assigned

Broad knowledge and experience in:
  • Creating an environment of mutual respect and partnership between staff and families
  • Communicating complex information in an openly positive manner
  • Facilitating, presenting and effectively communicating to a diverse population
  • Displaying excellent interpersonal and communication skills with drive, energy and a passion for development of people and the department
  • Demonstrating strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Theories and principles of family engagement, child development, and adult learning
  • Approaches to working with low-income families and strength based goals
  • Balancing and prioritizing multiple projects and priorities and following through to completion
  • Maintaining strict confidentiality of extremely sensitive data
  • MS Office skills, database software skills, organizational skills, efficiency skills and excellent attention to detail with a demonstrated commitment to completing assignments on a timely basis
  • Must adhere to TEI's ISMART shared values: I-Integrity, S-Shared Purpose, M-Mutual Respect, A-Accountability, R-Reflective Practice, and T-Teamwork.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Master's or Bachelor's degree from an accredited university/college in Child Development, Early Childhood, Family Studies, Social Work or related field including: a minimum of six (6) approved credit hours in Early Childhood Education and three (3) approved credit hours in Business (approved college credit hours must be on the CECPD recommended approved coursework listing)
  • Minimum three to five years of early childhood administration experience and supervisory/management experience that involved multiple direct and indirect reports
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Other
Primarily an office position with some local travel (exposure to normal traffic hazards). Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds. Regular and reliable attendance required.