Director of Education - Early Childhood

The Goddard School of Manhattan (Murray Hill), NY

Director of Education - Early Childhood

New York, NY
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Bonus based on performance

    Company parties

    Competitive salary

    Employee discounts

    Health insurance

    Opportunity for advancement

    Paid time off

    Signing bonus

    Tuition assistance

    Join the dynamic team at The Goddard School® of Murray Hill (Manhattan-Midtown East) as our Education Director! 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®.

    Education 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

    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

    Qualifications:

    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

    As the Education Director, the benefits you will receive include:

    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

    *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.