Early Childhood Director Lead Performing School

This Is Your Moment

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.

Benefits include: bonus opportunities, professional development, state-of-the-art facilities, affiliation with leaders in the early childhood education industry, 401(k), bonus based on performance, competitive salary, dental insurance, health insurance, opportunity for advancement, paid time off, training & development, and vision insurance.

We are seeking an experienced, visionary, and mature Director who truly loves the "lightbulb moments" of early learning and thrives on cultivating a culture of educational excellence. As a dual NAEYC and NECPA accredited school, a Keystone STAR 4 facility, and a consistently high-performing school within the Goddard franchise, we set the benchmark for quality care. We are looking for a mature, professional leader eager to move our school forward in our quest to provide an unparalleled early childhood experience.

If you are a seasoned leader who cares deeply about high standards, loves mentoring educators, and wants to build a thriving school community, this is your opportunity to move beyond just "managing" and start truly inspiring.

Key responsibilities include:

inspire & mentor, uphold accreditation standards, curriculum leadership, daily operations, regulatory compliance, build the "village", and community & enrollment.

Qualifications include: education in early childhood education, child development, education, or a closely related field, proven leadership experience, exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, highly organized, adept at multitasking, strategic, solutions-oriented problem solver, and a genuine love for children and a fierce commitment to elevating educational standards.

Compensation and benefits include: competitive salary, performance-based bonus opportunities, generous childcare tuition discount, comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, generous paid time off (PTO) plus paid school holidays and winter/spring break.