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Director of Preschool

Hire Up Recruiting
Dedham, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/23/2026 CLOSED ON 8/21/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Preschool position at Hire Up Recruiting?

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Our client is looking for an energetic, organized, and inspiring leader to join their premier preschool in Dedham, MA as Director of Education. The ideal candidate must be a self-starter who has extensive experience within a licensed preschool.


  • This is a Direct Hire position with the school
  • Monday - Friday; year-round employment


Salary

  • $82,000-$85,000/year pending education, credentials, and professional Early Childhood Education experience
  • Bonus potential based on multiple performance factors


Benefits

  • Medical/Dental Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Free Child Enrollment for up to two children; discount for additional children
  • Professional Development Opportunities


Job Responsibilities

  • Leadership: Working closely with the Director of Operations, provide visionary leadership and oversee all aspects of the preschool's daily operations including staffing and curriculum integrity
  • Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and licensing requirements, maintaining a safe and healthy learning environment for children
  • Staff Leadership and Development: Support, train, and encourage teachers/administrative staff and provide ongoing professional development opportunities to ensure a high-quality teaching team; develop growth plans for faculty including performance reviews
  • Curriculum and Program Development: Conduct classroom observations and mentor/coach teachers regarding classroom management and best practices; work with educational staff to successfully implement the brand’s curriculum; deliver social and emotional child development progress reports
  • Parent Communication: Foster positive relationships with parents and families, maintaining open and transparent communication channels; provide excellent customer service


Qualifications

  • REQUIRED Education: Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development, or an education-related field
  • REQUIRED Certification: EEC Director II
  • REQUIRED Leadership Experience: At least 3 years of Early Childhood Education (birth to 5-years-old) leadership experience in a licensed facility with at least 80 enrolled students; Director of Education experience preferred
  • Experience managing at least 25 employees in a licensed facility
  • REQUIRED Teaching Experience: At least 5 years of Lead Early Childhood Education (birth to 5-years-old) teaching experience
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations - for Infant and Young Toddler classrooms, must be able to properly lift infants into and out of a crib
  • Must meet background check eligibility


Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Salary : $82,000 - $85,000

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