Education Director - Harlem Gems

The Harlem Gems Education Director serves as the instructional leader for the early childhood program, ensuring high-quality teaching and learning across all classrooms. This role oversees curriculum implementation, staff development, classroom quality, and compliance with educational standards and licensing requirements.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education (required)
• Certification in Special Education (preferred)
• Minimum 6 years of teaching experience in early childhood education
• Kindergarten teaching experience (preferred)
• At least 2 years of supervisory, coaching, or teacher leadership experience
• Strong knowledge of child development, curriculum planning, and assessment
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Commitment to inclusive and equity-driven practices
• Demonstrated alignment with Harlem Gems’ and philosophy of early childhood education, including whole-child development and culturally responsive teaching
• Strong cultural fit with the values of collaboration, accountability, continuous learning, and service to children and families in Harlem
• Must meet all health and safety clearance requirements (e.g., background check, TB test)

Benefits

• Highly competitive base salaries
• Paid time off
• Employee referral bonus
• Career advancement
• No-cost health insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-and long-term disability
• Additional voluntary benefits
• Wellness discounts
• Commuter benefits
• Financial wellness perks
• Additional Benefits (Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more.)