Benefits:
Bonus opportunities
Professional development
State-of-the-Art facilities
Affiliation with leaders in the early childhood education industry
401(k) matching
Employee discounts
Tuition assistance
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Training & development
Vision insurance
Join the dynamic team at The Goddard School as our Center 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.
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.
Director Key Responsibilities:
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
Enrollment Tours: Conduct engaging tours and create strategies to convert tours to enrollments.
Family and Community Engagement: Build strong relationships with families and promote the School in the community
Social Media Coordinator: Develop and manage engaging social media content to promote the school's programs, events, and culture. Utilize social media platforms to strengthen family engagement and increase community visibility.
Health and Safety: 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
Demonstrated experience managing social media accounts on Google, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn for a business, school, or organization.
Strong understanding of social media marketing, original content creation, and community engagement strategies.
Strong leadership and team management skills.
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
Preferred Skills:
Photography and video skills (mobile and/or DSLR)
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or similar design tools
Excellent copywriting and storytelling skills
*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.