Director of Education - Early Childhood Learning Center

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

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance
• Bonus based on performance

We're seeking a passionate and inspiring Director of Education to join our leadership team at The Goddard School in Reading, MA. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young children while supporting and empowering the educators who guide their learning and development each day.

The ideal candidate is an accomplished early childhood leader who is committed to excellence in teaching, strong relationships, and meaningful learning experiences—and who is motivated to develop educators, strengthen teaching practices, and elevate the quality of our already amazing educational program.

WHAT YOU'LL DO - 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.

WHAT YOU BRING - QUALIFICATIONS

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

Full-time, year-round | Monday-Friday | Shared opening/closing shifts

Salary based on experience, education, and EEC certifications, plus annual bonus eligibility for EEC Director Qualified Candidates.