Director of Curriculum - Early Childhood Education

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Free uniforms
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance

Join the dynamic team at The Goddard School® of Stuytown located at 315 Avenue C Loop in Stuytown, NY as our Director of Educaton! We’re seeking a passionate and proactive leader to support a team of dedicated educators and ensure a high-quality learning environment for children and families.

As Director of Education, you will be responsible for overseeing teaching and learning throughout the School and ensuring that our classrooms provide a positive, engaging, safe and intentional learning environment. A central responsibility of this position is leading and supporting the effective implementation of our Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum, Wonder of Learning®.

• 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
• Health and Safety:
  Maintain a safe, clean and prepared environment for children, staff and visitors

• NYS Teaching certification in Early Childhood Education, Childhood Education, or Special Education (B-2 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

• Twenty-Nine (29) paid personal days per year which includes twelve (12) paid personal days per calendar year, five (5) paid personal days between Christmas and New Year's Day when the school is closed and seven (7) paid holidays per calendar year.
• Five (5) sick days per year
• Employer will match up to 3% of your contributions to the 401K plan
• Employees will be eligible for annual performance-based pay increases
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
• Subsidized health and dental insurance