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Hackensack High School

Director of Early Childhood Programs

Pay: $146,689/yr

Posted: 3 weeks ago

Location: Camden, NJ (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/15/2026

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What they do

A Preschool or Childcare Director manages and directs programs for very young children. Supervises child care workers and pre-school teachers. Proposes policies, program fees and budgets for approval by a program board or administrative agency or implements policies of a national organization. Meets with parents and staff to discuss the development, learning and behavior of children in the program or center. Orders supplies and monitors maintenance and cleaning at a facility. Ensures that the program or center meets state and federal guidelines.

$59,044 / year median in New Jersey

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Job Description

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Director of Early Childhood Programs JobID:

4164

Position Type:

Administration Date Posted:

8/13/2026

Location:

Early Childhood Development Center

POSTING NOTICE

Position:

Director of Early Childhood Programs Location:

District Terms of Employment/Fringe Benefits:

12-

Month, Full-Time, Tenure-Track Sick, Personal & Vacation Time Pension & Health Benefits Salary Range:

$146,689

204,062 (HASA Guide 4A)

Nature & Scope of Job:

Provides leadership, supervision, and coordination of the development, support and administration of the early childhood programming, including curriculum, instruction, assessment, and all related staff development within the district; coordinates all aspects of federal and state grants for Preschool Expansion Aid (PEA). Qualifications (see Job Description for full list): Hold or be eligible for a valid New Jersey School Principal or School Administrative Certificate. Hold a Master's Degree from an accredited college or university. Have at least five (5) years of successful teaching experience and two (2) years of administrative experience as a Supervisor, Director, Principal, Vice Principal. Demonstrate leadership in school improvement, program development, curriculum integration, and application of technology across the curriculum. Demonstrate knowledge of current trends and research-proven strategies in reading, language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, technology, assessments. Experience in collaborating with staff to plan, organize, and implement professional development. Demonstrate leadership in budget development, fiscal responsibility, data-analysis and coordination of assessment programs. Demonstrate ability to coordinate grant processes (evaluations, budget, reports, applications) for purposes of ensuring compliance with all grant requirements. Provide evidence that health is adequate to fulfill the job functions and responsibilities with reasonable accommodation pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 12101 and in accordance with

N.J.A.C. 6

3-4A.4. Description (see Job Description for full list): Collaborates with educational partners and coordinates in the development of curriculum (PreK) and the implementation of instructional programs including the evaluation of classroom instruction on a regular basis. Fosters collaboration with community providers, building support for sustainability and helping to establish a consolidated early learning governance structure. Assists in the development of instructional materials with a wide range of mental, physical and emotional maturities suitable for the instruction of Early Childhood students. Develops activities for parents that promote parent participation and involvement in Early Childhood education activities for their children.

Application Process:

Interested applicants must apply via Applitrack, Job ID# 4164,

Application Deadline:

08/23/2026 Email To A Friend Print Version Postings current as of 8/13/2026 11:49:16 PM CST. Powered by Aspex Solutions

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