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KINDERCARE

Education Director

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$56K - $102K/yr

Education Directors educate parents, teachers, and community leaders on the incredible value of early childhood education and make that value come to life for the children in their center. When you ...

Inspire CP

Education Director

Monroe, NY

$85K - $90K/yr

The Education Director is responsible for the daily operations of the school site, including supervision of daycare services and compliance with OCFS regulations and will work closely with ...

Boys' Club of New York

Education Director

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$60K - $80K/yr

Education Director Location: 321 E. 111th Street, New York, NY Salary Range: $60,000 - $80,000 Per Year Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt About Us Founded in 1876, The Boys' Club of New York (BCNY ...

Young Womens Christian Association of the City of NY

$85K - $95K/yr

The Education Director provides strategic leadership and oversight for the Youth Department's educational, instructional, and youth support initiatives. A senior member of the Youth leadership team ...

Vivvi Early Learning

Education Director

Liberty, NC · On-site

Education Director Who We Are Vivvi is not your typical daycare or preschool! We're reinventing child care and early learning for today's families and creating opportunities for educators to do what ...

Sylvan Learning Center

Education Director

Bel Air, MD

$48K - $52K/yr

Sylvan Learning- Education Director Join the Sylvan Learning team, where education is everything, learning is personal, great teachers inspire, technology accelerates and results are achieved. Sylvan ...

New York Kids Club

Education Director

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$90K - $100K/yr

About the Role The Education Director is responsible for leading program quality, teacher development, and curriculum execution within the school. This role serves as the instructional leader of the ...

The Spire School

Education Director

Wilton, CT · On-site

As an Education Director at Spire School, you will lead a mission-driven team dedicated to helping students with complex learning, emotional, and behavioral needs thrive academically and personally.

Shine Early Learning

Education Director

New York, NY

$97K/yr

The Education Director ensures full implementation of all aspects of her assigned site policies/procedures and tools, with the goal of supporting all children to achieve School Readiness Goals.

The Goddard School

Education Director

Edmond, OK · On-site

Position Summary The Education Director will lead and oversee the planning, development, and delivery of our education program. This role is both strategic and hands-on-ideal for someone who ...

The Spire School

Education Director

Norwalk, CT · On-site

As an Education Director at Spire School, you will lead a mission-driven team dedicated to helping students with complex learning, emotional, and behavioral needs thrive academically and personally.

The Spire School

Education Director

Old Greenwich, CT · On-site

As an Education Director at Spire School, you will lead a mission-driven team dedicated to helping students with complex learning, emotional, and behavioral needs thrive academically and personally.

The Spire School

Education Director

Greenwich, CT · On-site

As an Education Director at Spire School, you will lead a mission-driven team dedicated to helping students with complex learning, emotional, and behavioral needs thrive academically and personally.

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As of Aug 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for education director job in the United States is $74,307.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $51,000.00 and $86,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Education Director Job vs Education Coordinator?

AspectEducation Director JobEducation Coordinator
Required CredentialsBachelor’s degree, often advanced degrees in education or related fieldsBachelor’s degree in education or related field
Work EnvironmentAdministrative offices, overseeing multiple programs or departmentsClassroom settings, program support, and event coordination
Employer & Industry UsageSchools, non-profits, educational institutionsSchools, community programs, educational nonprofits
Common Search & ComparisonHigher-level leadership, strategic planning, program managementProgram support, event planning, direct student interaction

The Education Director Job typically involves overseeing educational programs, strategic planning, and managing staff, requiring more experience and higher credentials. In contrast, an Education Coordinator focuses on supporting programs, coordinating activities, and assisting with daily operations. Both roles are vital in educational settings but differ mainly in scope and responsibility.

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Infographic showing various Education Director Job job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 22% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $74,307 per year, or $35.7 per hour.

Education Director

Orange County Cerebral Palsy Association

Monroe, NY • On-site

$85K - $90K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 7 days ago

Job description

Basic Function: The Education Director is responsible for the daily operations of the school site, including supervision of daycare services and compliance with OCFS regulations and will work closely with supervisors, teachers, therapists, and support and facilities personnel. The Education Director will also serve as the site manager of an assigned school setting and must be able to drive to attend agency and district meetings.
Essential Functions:
  1. Provide oversight of classrooms and students in support of curricula as identified for the Inspire Kids program.
  2. Training and supervising of education staff, as necessary.
  3. Manage access to the building, including staff attendance and visitor policies.
  4. Approve plans for playground supervision and for all plans for field trips or extraordinary nonIEP mandated activities.
  5. Approve orders for supplies and for children's food within the program's parameters.
  6. Ensure emergency plans are drilled as required and make recommendations for improvement if needed.
  7. Assist in completing monthly health and safety inspections of a school site with the Daycare Coordinator and communicate needs to Facilities Manager.
  8. Coordinate and communicate with OCFS including incident reporting (including reports made by staff), compliance questions, site visits and follow up, and review/recertification submissions.
  9. Assist in the hiring of site-specific staff.
  10. Be accessible to families during normal hours of operation, and meet with parents regularly, at least annually.
  11. Ensure that teachers keep accurate and timely attendance records, and timely program records.
  12. Coordinate with the Senior Education Director on class enrollments and projections, staffing, and program schedules.
  13. Act as a liaison to districts as needed.
  14. Participate as a member of the Education management team in planning, review, implementation of services including new program development, purchasing, budget planning, enrollment planning.

Additional Functions:
  1. Complete required OCFS training, both annually and biennially.
  2. Complete other duties as assigned by the Senior Education Director.
  3. Adhere to safety policies and procedures and promote a safe workplace. Ensure that patients and students receive services in a safe environment. Ensure peers adhere to safety policies and procedures. Report any potentially unsafe conditions to area administrator, Facilities, or Safety Committee Chair. Be accountable for prevention of accidents and injuries within the department and program.
  4. Follow current policies and procedures regarding agency, department and program services and requirements.

General Responsibilities:
  • Maintain compliance with institutional regulations, state, and federal requirements (e.g., HIPAA, corporate compliance, etc.), Inspire's department, program and agency policies, and Inspire's Code of Conduct.
  • Participate in and cooperate with Inspire's Corporate Compliance program and activities, including investigations or audits.
  • Coordinate changes in services, schedules, workdays, and hours to administration.

Requirements
Qualifications:
  • Master's degree in special education or early childhood B-2.
  • New York State certification as a School Building Leader or School Administrator Supervisor; New York State teacher certification Special Education or Early Childhood
  • At least 1 year experience as Special Education teacher or Early Childhood teacher and/or 1 year experience as School Administrator
  • Demonstrated knowledge of OCFS regulations and compliance

Special Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
  • Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • Work with children and parents/ guardians from diverse cultural backgrounds.
  • Be professional in appearance, attire, attitude, and communication.
  • Work with others in a team environment; and work independently without close supervision.
  • Remain calm and exercise sound judgment when engaged in a crisis.
  • Be capable of independent research and acquisition of information.
  • Demonstrate flexibility and patience.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hand and arms; talk and hear. The employee is required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is required to sit, climb or balance. The employee must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Environment: Must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature, and air quality. Interruptions of work are routine.
Salary Description
$85,000 - $90,000 /year

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