Director of PreSchool

Goddard School; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; 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

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

The Goddard School in San Jose, CA is seeking a proactive School Director to lead daily operations, support educators, and ensure a high-quality learning environment for children and families.

As Director you will uphold licensing standards, guide staff development, implement the Wonder of Learning curriculum, and foster strong family and community relationships.

If you are an inspiring leader with strong business and educational skills, we would love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related field.
• At least three years of early childhood education teaching experience.
• At least one year of experience in a school leadership or management position.
• Experience managing a large preschool or childcare center.
• Experience with infant, toddler and preschool programs.
• Strong knowledge of California Title 22 licensing regulations.
• Experience with enrollment management, parent relations, staff development, and budget management.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• A genuine passion for early childhood education and commitment to exceptional family experiences.

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.
• Health and Safety: Maintain a safe, clean and prepared environment for children, staff and visitors.

Skills

Leadership

Staff Management

Curriculum Development

Family Engagement

Health & Safety

Title 22 Knowledge

Enrollment Management

Budget Management

Communication

Organization

Problem-Solving

ECE Passion

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in ECE or related field

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
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Join the dynamic team at The Goddard School® at: 821 The Alameda San Jose, CA 95126 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.
• 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.
• Health and Safety: Maintain a safe, clean and prepared environment for children, staff and visitors.

Qualifications:

Candidates must meet at least one of the California Title 22 Child Care Center Director qualification pathways under Section 101215.1 and the additional infant-care requirements under Section 101415.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or a related educational field.
• At least three years of early childhood education teaching experience.
• At least one year of experience in a school leadership or management position.
• Experience managing a large preschool or childcare center.
• Experience with infant, toddler and preschool programs.
• Strong knowledge of California Title 22 licensing regulations.
• Experience with enrollment management, parent relations, staff development, and budget management.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• A genuine passion for early childhood education and commitment to exceptional family experiences.

This Is Your Moment

At The Goddard School, we believe the earliest years of childhood lay the foundation for a lifetime of learning.

Our Wonder of Learning® program embraces curiosity, exploration, creativity and play to help children develop the skills and confidence they need to thrive.

As our School Director, you will have the opportunity to build an exceptional educational community, inspire a talented team and make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families.

If you are an inspiring leader who combines educational excellence with strong business and operational skills, we would love to hear from you.