Benefits:
Bonus based on performance
Company parties
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Employee discounts
Flexible schedule
Free food & snacks
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Profit sharing
Training & development
Tuition assistance
Vision insurance
Wellness resources
About The Goddard School of Moore
The Goddard School of Moore is a premier early childhood education center serving children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. Located in Moore, Oklahoma, we provide a warm, nurturing, and stimulating environment that blends play-based learning with a scientific edge through our exclusive Wonder of Learning® curriculum.
As a NAEYC Accreditation+ and Oklahoma QRIS 5-Star program, we uphold the highest standards in education, care, and safety. As an independently owned school, we offer a personalized, supportive environment for both families and educators.
Position Overview
The Director of Education is a key leadership role responsible for curriculum excellence, instructional quality, and overall program success. Reporting to the School Owners and partnering with the Director of Operations, this leader ensures strong implementation of the Wonder of Learning® curriculum, alignment with Oklahoma Early Learning Guidelines, NAEYC standards, and QRIS expectations, and the use of data to drive meaningful child outcomes.
This is an ideal opportunity for a passionate, experienced early childhood leader who thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Program Quality
Lead implementation and continuous improvement of the Wonder of Learning® curriculum
Ensure alignment with Oklahoma Early Learning Guidelines, NAEYC, and QRIS standards
Partner with leadership to maintain excellence in education, staff performance, and family experience
Support the development of policies and systems to ensure consistent, high-quality program delivery
Staff Leadership & Development
Recruit, train, coach, and evaluate teaching staff
Provide ongoing professional development focused on play-based learning and instructional best practices
Conduct performance evaluations and support continuous growth
Foster a collaborative, positive school culture
Family & Community Engagement
Build strong relationships with families through clear, proactive communication
Provide parent education resources and support
Address concerns with professionalism and care
Represent the school in the community to support growth and enrollment
Curriculum & Assessment
Oversee Core Advantage assessments and use data to guide instruction
Monitor child progress and ensure developmentally appropriate practices
Maintain engaging, safe, and compliant classroom environments
Collaborate on resources and environments that support learning excellence
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
6+ years in early childhood education, including 3+ years in leadership
Oklahoma Director’s Credential
Strong knowledge of play-based learning, curriculum implementation, and early learning standards
Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Experience driving staff development and program improvement
Preferred:
Master’s degree
Experience with Goddard’s Wonder of Learning® and Core Advantage
Experience with NAEYC accreditation and QRIS systems
Proven success in enrollment growth through program excellence
What We Offer
Competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, PTO, & wellness)
Ongoing professional development
Supportive, team-focused culture
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your community
If you are a passionate leader committed to high-quality, play-based early childhood education, we invite you to apply and help shape the future - one child, one family, and one classroom at a time.
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.