Director, Early Childhood Education​/Preschool

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Continuing Education Opportunities through STARS, Goddard Systems University, and state & local scholarships
• Employee discount
• Life insurance
• Pay: $68,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year

• Inspire teachers to impart a love of learning through play to their students while managing day‑to‑day operations of the school
• Build strong relationships with families and teachers to encourage each child’s individual development and create a path for future success
• Manage overall operations of the school including human resources, customer service, and facility operations
• Maintain an inclusive culture and demonstrate a commitment to quality assurance standards, accreditations, and licensing requirements
• Develop relationships that inspire trust with current and potential families
• Lead the team through anti‑bias educational goals
• Inspire confidence with the team, track progress toward goals, and provide feedback to help each employee develop
• Work effectively with on‑site school owners and leadership team

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or related field highly preferred;
  Associate degree required with plan to complete a Bachelor's degree
• At least three years of preschool supervisory experience in a high‑quality program; experience in a NAEYC‑accredited center is a strong plus
• Minimum of two years of professional teaching experience with infant to preschool children
• Candidates must pass required state background checks and TB test
• Associate degree (Required)
• Teaching: 2 years (Required)
• Supervisory: 3 years (Required)
• Location:
  
  Federal Way, WA 98003 (Required)

Full‑time

Pay: $68,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year

• 8‑hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends & holidays off

• In‑person
• Private school

Federal Way, WA 98003

The joy of childhood comes from those bright sparks of discovery — moments that delight and surprise us. Your career at The Goddard School can be just as exciting. For more than 35 years, Goddard Schools have put each teacher at the heart of everything we do because teachers put each student at the heart of everything they do. The Goddard School trusts, empowers, and honors its exceptional educators.

Develop your teaching skills in a vibrant and nurturing environment and make a difference in children’s lives every day.

~Each Goddard School location is privately owned and operated by Goddard Franchisor LLC franchisees. The Goddard School franchise owner(s) are the employers at each school, and the franchise owner(s) set their own wage and benefit programs, which vary by location.~