Education Director

The Goddard School; Reading (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition assistance

401(k) matching

Vision insurance

Health, dental and vision insurance

IRA with employer match

PTO and holidays

Low ratios

Modern facilities

Plenty of staff perks

Generous management

Job summary

The Goddard School in Reading, MA is seeking an experienced Director of Education to partner with the Director of Operations and the leadership team, delivering an exceptional experience for children, families, and staff.

This full-time role focuses on daily operations, program quality, licensing compliance, and staff coaching, with a competitive salary and benefits package, plus annual bonus eligibility for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field.
• Minimum 4-8 years as a Director in a licensed Childcare Center with 100+ students and 35+ teachers.
• MA Director II Certification.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs to support child safety, including lifting infants and assisting in emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Operations: Oversee daily operations, including staffing, parent relations, and facilities.
• Program Quality: Ensure delivery of curriculum-aligned programs that support development and kindergarten readiness, including summer programs.
• Employee Success: Build a positive team culture through coaching, development, performance management, and issue resolution.
• Parent Relations: Lead team culture, training, and performance management.
• Licensing Compliance: Maintain full compliance with state and franchise regulations, ensuring accurate records and a safe environment.

Skills

Staff management

Coaching

Parent relations

Operations management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education

MA Director II Certification

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Director of Education to partner with the Director of Operations and the leadership team at our premier school in Reading, MA. This role is ideal for a strong leader and passionate educator committed to delivering an exceptional experience for children, families, and staff.

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

Salary range of $65,000 – $70,000+ annually, based on experience, education, and EEC certifications, plus annual bonus eligibility for EEC Director Qualified Candidates.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• 401(k) matching
• Vision insurance

Benefits And Perks

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• IRA with employer match
• PTO and holidays
• Low ratios
• Modern facilities
• Plenty of staff perks
• Generous management

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operations: Oversee daily operations, including staffing, parent relations, and facilities.
• Program Quality: Ensure delivery of curriculum-aligned programs that support development and kindergarten readiness, including summer programs.
• Employee Success: Build a positive team culture through coaching, development, performance management, and issue resolution.
• Parent Relations: Lead team culture, training, and performance management.
• Licensing Compliance: Maintain full compliance with state and franchise regulations, ensuring accurate records and a safe environment.

Qualifications

• Education (Required): Bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field.
• ECE Leadership Experience (Required): Minimum 4-8 years as a Director in a licensed Childcare Center with 100+ students and 35+ teachers.
• Certification (Required): MA Director II Certification.
• Physical Requirements (Required): Ability to lift up to 50 lbs to support child safety, including lifting infants and assisting in emergency situations.

FINAL STATEMENTS

We take pride in creating a positive, respectful environment for our team—one where you can do meaningful work and feel supported every day.

Each center is independently owned and operated. Your application will go directly to the center, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of each center. All inquiries about employment at these schools should be made directly to the center location, and not to Grow Your Center Corporate.