Director Early Childhood

The Goddard School of Columbia, MD; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Professional development

State-of-the-Art facilities

Affiliation with leaders in the early

401(k)

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

The Goddard School of Columbia, MD is seeking a dynamic School Director to oversee daily operations, support a team of 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 curriculum and build strong school-family-community relationships.

Nurture your growth. Empower your success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, Child Development, Education, or related field.
• At least 8 years of experience teaching in early childhood education and 1+ year in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of child development and early learning best practices.
• Excellent communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Love of children and commitment to high-quality education.
• Must pass state background checks and meet state requirements.

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.
• Team building, coaching and mentoring.
• Staff training and professional development plans.
• Enrollment, tours, class lists.
• Family and Community Engagement: Build strong relationships with families and promote the school in the community.
• Financial Management: Manage the budget, enrollment and resources for operational success.
• Health and Safety: Maintain a safe, clean and prepared environment for children, staff and visitors.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Communication

Problem-solving

Family relations

Education

Bachelor's in ECE education

Job description

Benefits

• Bonus opportunities


• Professional development


• State-of-the-Art facilities


• Affiliation with leaders in the early childhood education industry


• 401(k)


• Bonus based on performance


• Competitive salary


• Dental insurance


• Health insurance


• Opportunity for advancement


• Paid time off


• Training & development


• Vision insurance

Join the dynamic team at The Goddard School® in Columbia, MD as our School 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.

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


• Team building, coaching and mentoring


• Staff training and professional development plans


• Enrollment, tours, class lists


• Family and Community Engagement: Build strong relationships with families and promote the school in the community


• Financial Management: Manage the budget, enrollment and resources for operational success


• 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 8 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

*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.