Benefits:

Bonus opportunities

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Training & development

Join the dynamic team at The Goddard School® in Fishers as our Director! We are seeking a passionate, proactive, bubbly, and inspiring leader who brings positive energy every day to oversee school operations while fostering a nurturing, high-quality learning environment for children, staff, and families. The ideal candidate is a happy, relationship-focused professional who thrives on building strong connections, motivating teams, and creating an engaging school culture.

As Director, you’ll uphold brand and licensing standards, lead a dedicated team, lead staff development, implement our Wonder of Learning® proprietary curriculum and build strong school-family-community relationships.

What You’ll Do Leadership & Administration

Oversee the daily operations of the school

Ensure compliance with state licensing and Goddard brand standards

Develop and implement policies and procedures that uphold our mission

Staff Management

Recruit, onboard, train, and supervise faculty and staff

Conduct performance evaluations and provide professional development

Foster a positive, team-oriented workplace culture

Curriculum & Program Oversight

Deliver our proprietary Wonder of Learning® program

Collaborate with teachers to create engaging, individualized lesson plans

Ensure all children’s developmental needs are met

Family & Community Engagement

Build and maintain strong, trusting relationships with families

Communicate regularly with parents about their child’s progress

Represent the school in community outreach and engagement efforts

Financial & Operational Management

Manage budgets, tuition, and financial reporting

Oversee enrollment and resource allocation

Maintain accurate records and ensure operational efficiency

Health & Safety

Ensure a safe, clean, and healthy environment

Conduct regular safety drills and uphold emergency procedures

Maintain facility standards in line with licensing and brand guidelines

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field (REQUIRED)

At least 3 years of experience teaching in early childhood education and 1+ year in a leadership role (Highly Preferred)

Strong knowledge of child development, early learning best practices and team leadership

Excellent communication, organizational, multitasking 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

Exceptional customer service skills with the ability to build trusting relationships with families and create a positive school experience

Strong sales and enrollment mindset with the ability to conduct tours, convert leads, and support school growth objectives

Proven ability to build and lead a successful team

Schedule: 9:00am - 6:00pm

What We Offer Competitive salary (based on experience)

Bonus opportunities

Professional development support and career growth

Collaborative leadership with on-site owners

A welcoming, inclusive school community

Nurture your growth. Empower your success. At The Goddard School®, we turn everyday moments into lifelong learning experiences. If you’re ready to grow your career and make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families, we’d love to hear from you!

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.