Director of Operations

The Goddard School; New Jersey; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Professional development

State-of-the-Art facilities

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

A renowned early childhood education institution in New Jersey is seeking a passionate School Director. The role involves leading daily operations, managing staff, and ensuring a high-quality learning environment for children. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, at least 3 years of teaching experience, and strong leadership skills. This opportunity offers competitive salary, bonus potentials, and professional development within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in early childhood education.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a leadership role.
• Must pass state background checks.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations and uphold brand standards.
• Hire, train, and support staff.
• Manage the budget and resources.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Team leadership

Knowledge of child development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Job description

Benefits

• Bonus opportunities
• Professional development
• State-of-the-Art facilities
• Affiliation with leaders in the early childhood education industry
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Join the dynamic team at The Goddard School® at: 311 Smith Rd. Parsippany, NJ 07054 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. Apply today and become part of a supportive, purpose-driven team that is shaping the future one child, one family and one educator at a time.

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
• Curriculum and Program Development: Deliver our proprietary Wonder of Learning® program*, designed to spark curiosity, support individual growth and inspire a lifelong love of learning
• 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 3 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.