School Director

Join the dynamic team at The Goddard School® at 251 Outcropping Way Folsom, CA 95630 as our School Director! We’re seeking a passionate and proactive leader to oversee daily operations, support a team of dedicated educators and ensure a high-quality learning environment for children and families. As Director, you’ll uphold brand and licensing standards, lead staff development, implement our Wonder of Learning® proprietary curriculum and build strong school-family-community relationships.

Our School Offers:

• Affiliation with leaders in the early childhood education industry
• 401(k) and 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off, paid holidays and sick pay
• Vision insurance and dental benefits
• Free food & snacks
• Free uniforms
• Profit sharing
• Signing bonus
• Employee referral incentive, Anniversary bonus, Employee outings
• Beautiful state‑of‑the‑art facility
• Brand new 2,000 square foot outdoor classroom learning center
• FREE Child Care*
• No nights, weekend and holiday schedules

Director

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead daily operations while upholding brand, regulatory and policy standards
• Hire, train, supervise and support staff to build a positive, collaborative team
• Deliver our proprietary Wonder of Learning® program*, designed to spark curiosity, support individual growth and inspire a lifelong love of learning
• Build strong relationships with families and promote the School in the community
• Manage the budget, enrollment and resources for operational success
• Maintain a safe, clean and prepared environment for children, staff and visitors

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, or a related field
• At least 3 years of experience teaching in early childhood education and 1+ year in a leadership role
• Strong knowledge of child development, early learning best practices and team leadership
• Excellent communication, organizational and problem‑solving skills
• A genuine love for children and commitment to high-quality education
• Must pass required state background checks and meet state minimum education, experience and credential requirements

* Wonder of Learning® is our exclusive education program designed to embrace how children learn best — through play and curiosity. Our curriculum is designed to make learning enjoyable while instilling vital 21st‑century skills such as teamwork, problem‑solving and social‑emotional relationships.

Compensation
: $26.00 - $34.00 per hour

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) set their own wage and benefit programs, which vary by location.

• Paid Time Off
• Medical insurance (health, dental, vision)
• No nights, weekend and holiday schedules