Director of Education: Early Childhood Leader & Coach

The Goddard School; Reading (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Training & development

Employee discounts

Bonus based on performance

Job summary

The Goddard School in Reading, MA is seeking a Director of Education to lead curriculum implementation and support educators across the campus. You will guide teaching practices, foster family partnerships, and drive program excellence in a distributed leadership model.

The role emphasizes educator development, program quality, and collaboration with Operations to ensure smooth staffing, scheduling, and daily operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years as a Director in a licensed Childcare Center.
• MA Director I or II Certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead curriculum implementation and development and ensure high-quality, developmentally appropriate educational practices.
• Coach and support teachers through lesson planning, classroom practices, assessment, and professional development.
• Drive collaboration and continuous improvement across the teaching teams.
• Foster a supportive, engaging learning environment for children, teachers, and families.
• Partner with Director of Operations and other leadership on staffing, scheduling, supervision, coverage, and day-to-day school operations.

Skills

Curriculum development

Coaching teachers

Team leadership

Collaboration

Communication with families

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related

MA Director I or II Certification

Job description

The Goddard School in Reading, MA is seeking a Director of Education to lead curriculum implementation and support educators across the campus. You will guide teaching practices, foster family partnerships, and drive program excellence in a distributed leadership model.

The role emphasizes educator development, program quality, and collaboration with Operations to ensure smooth staffing, scheduling, and daily operations.