Early Childhood Director: Lead Learning & Team Growth

The Goddard School; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

The Goddard School in Fishers, IN is seeking a dynamic Director to oversee daily operations, uphold licensing standards, and nurture a high-quality learning environment for children, staff, and families.

You will lead staff development, implement the Wonder of Learning curriculum, recruit and coach teachers, manage budgets and enrollment, and build strong school-family-community relationships while ensuring safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field (REQUIRED).
• 3+ years of early childhood teaching experience with 1+ year in a leadership role (Highly Preferred).
• Strong knowledge of child development, early learning best practices and team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily school operations and ensure licensing and brand compliance.
• Recruit, onboard, train, and supervise faculty and staff; conduct evaluations.
• Lead curriculum delivery of Wonder of Learning and collaboration on lesson plans.
• Foster strong relationships with families and the community.
• Manage budgets, tuition, enrollment, and financial reporting; ensure operational efficiency.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment and conduct regular safety drills.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Team building

Enrollment growth

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Job description

The Goddard School in Fishers, IN is seeking a dynamic Director to oversee daily operations, uphold licensing standards, and nurture a high-quality learning environment for children, staff, and families.

You will lead staff development, implement the Wonder of Learning curriculum, recruit and coach teachers, manage budgets and enrollment, and build strong school-family-community relationships while ensuring safety and compliance.