Early Childhood School Director - Leadership & Growth

The Goddard School; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Professional development

Bonus opportunities

Training & development

State-of-the-Art facilities

Affiliation with leaders in ECE

Job summary

The Goddard School in Hanover, MD is seeking a passionate and proactive School Director to oversee daily operations, support a talented team of educators, and ensure a high-quality learning environment for children and families.

As Director, you will uphold brand and licensing standards, lead staff development, implement the Wonder of Learning curriculum, and strengthen school-family-community relationships to nurture growth and achievement.

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations while upholding brand, regulatory and policy standards.
• Hire, train, supervise and support staff to build a positive, collaborative team.
• Deliver our Wonder of Learning program to spark curiosity and support growth.
• Build strong relationships with families and promote the School in the community.
• Manage the budget, enrollment and resources for operational success.
• Maintain a safe, clean and prepared environment for children, staff and visitors.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Job description

The Goddard School in Hanover, MD is seeking a passionate and proactive School Director to oversee daily operations, support a talented team of educators, and ensure a high-quality learning environment for children and families.

As Director, you will uphold brand and licensing standards, lead staff development, implement the Wonder of Learning curriculum, and strengthen school-family-community relationships to nurture growth and achievement.