Director of Education - Preschool

The Goddard School; Reading (MA); Sur place; USD 85 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Low ratios

Health, dental and vision insurance

IRA with employer match

PTO and holidays

Modern facilities

Résumé du poste

The Goddard School in Reading, MA is seeking an experienced Director of Education to lead and strengthen our educational program. This hands-on role focuses on curriculum planning, developmentally appropriate practices, and ongoing teacher development.

You will partner with Operations and leadership to manage staffing, scheduling, supervision and day-to-day school operations while maintaining high standards for family engagement and learning outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field.
• 2–5 years as a Director in a licensed childcare center.
• MA Director I or II Certification is required.

Responsabilités

• Lead curriculum implementation and development to ensure high-quality practices.
• Coach teachers through lesson planning, classroom practices, assessment, and PD.
• Foster a supportive learning environment for children, families, and staff.
• Drive collaboration and continuous improvement across teaching teams.
• Partner with Operations and leadership on staffing, scheduling and daily operations.

Connaissances

Curriculum development

Teacher development

Educational leadership

Coaching

Staff collaboration

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

MA Director I or II Certification

Description du poste

The Goddard School of Reading, MA is seeking an experienced and passionate Director of Education to partner with the Director of Operations and leadership team at our premier early learning school.

This hands-on leadership role is ideal for an early childhood educator passionate about curriculum, teacher development, and meaningful learning. The Director of Education will lead and strengthen the school’s educational program, ensuring curriculum is thoughtfully planned, developmentally appropriate, consistently implemented, and continually enhanced.

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.
• Foster a supportive, engaging learning environment for children, teachers, and families.
• Drive collaboration and continuous improvement across the teaching teams.
• Partner with Director of Operations and other leadership on staffing, scheduling, supervision, coverage, and day-to-day school operations.

Qualifications

Education (Required): Bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field.

ECE Leadership Experience (Required): Minimum 2-5 years as a Director in a licensed Childcare Center

Certification (Required): MA Director I or II Certification.

Benefits And Perks

• Low ratios
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• IRA with employer match
• PTO and holidays
• Modern facilities

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

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