Benefits:
Supportive, onsite ownership
Affiliation with leaders in the early childhood education industry
Quarterly staff outings
PTO and paid holidays
Childcare discount
401(k) with match
Professional development
Bonus opportunities
Bonus based on performance
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Hiring Immediately — Education Director The Goddard School® — Doylestown, PA (Farm Lane) We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible — apply today!
The Goddard School of Doylestown is at an exciting inflection point. Under new ownership since early 2026, we are actively investing in our people, our classrooms, and our culture. We are looking for an Education Director who wants to be part of building something, not just maintaining it. If you are a self-starter who brings ideas, owns execution, and thrives in an environment where your impact is visible every day, this is your opportunity.
This is not a role for someone who needs to be managed. It’s a role for someone who wants to lead.
Why Lead Our School?
Real Ownership Partnership: You will work directly alongside an engaged, on-site owner who is present, invested, and collaborative. You’ll have the autonomy to run the school and the support to do it well. Bring your ideas and we will build together.
A School in Ascent: We are a growing, established Goddard franchise in the heart of Bucks County actively raising our standards, investing in our staff, and building the kind of school families rave about. You will have a direct hand in shaping what that looks like.
Launchpad Potential: For the right person, this role offers a front-row seat to school ownership and business operations within the Goddard franchise system.
Key Responsibilities
Lead daily school operations with confidence and minimal oversight. Own the calendar, the culture, and the execution.
Recruit, train, mentor, and develop a team of educators who are proud of where they work
Support teachers in delivering high-quality, play-based curriculum aligned with Goddard’s Wonder of Learning program
Build and maintain strong, trusting relationships with families through proactive communication and genuine presence
Drive enrollment through tours, community engagement, and relationship building
Maintain full compliance with PA DHS licensing, health, and safety regulations
Collaborate with the owner to identify opportunities, implement improvements, and move the school forward
Conduct regular classroom observations and provide meaningful feedback that helps teachers grow
What We’re Looking For
A self-starter who sees what needs to be done and does it without waiting to be asked
Someone who brings ideas to the table and has the follow-through to execute them
A genuine love for children and early childhood education
Strong communicator with families, staff, and ownership
Organized, solutions-oriented, and calm under pressure
Experience leading or directing an early childhood program preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education
Working knowledge of PA DHS licensing requirements
What We Offer
$48,000-$55,000 salary based on experience
Performance-based bonus opportunities
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with employer match
Generous paid time off and paid holidays
Childcare discount for your own children
Quarterly staff outings
Newly renovated classrooms, bright and modern and designed for great teaching
A school community that is growing and an owner who shows up
Who Are We? The Goddard School of Doylestown on Farm Lane serves children from six weeks to six years old in the heart of Bucks County, conveniently located near Warrington, New Britain, Chalfont, and New Hope. As part of the Goddard franchise system, in operation for 35 years, we are backed by one of the most trusted names in early childhood education with over 600 schools nationwide.
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.