Director of Education

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching

Join the dynamic team at The Goddard School® at:
85 Commercial Street Brooklyn, NY 11222 as our Director of Education! 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 our Director of Education, you’ll uphold brand and licensing standards, lead staff development, implement our Wonder of Learning® proprietary curriculum and build strong school-family-community relationships.

Apply today and become part of a supportive, purpose-driven team that is shaping the future—one child, one family and one educator at a time.

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

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, or a related field
• NYS Teaching certification in Early Childhood Education, Childhood Education, or Special Education (Birth-2nd or 1st-6th)
• 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.