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.

Nurture your growth. Empower your success. 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.

• 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 enrollment and resources for operational success
• 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.

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.