Executive DIrector

The Goddard School; Columbia (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Employee discounts

Free uniforms

Parental leave

Profit sharing

Tuition assistance

Wellness resources

Job summary

The Goddard School in Columbia, MD is seeking an Executive Director to oversee daily operations, guide a team of directors and educators, and uphold brand and licensing standards.

You will lead the Wonder of Learning curriculum implementation, manage enrollment, staff development, and build strong school-family-community relationships while ensuring a loving, high-quality learning environment for children and families. The role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, or a related field
• At least 10 years of experience teaching in early childhood education and 5+ 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

• 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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Employee discounts
• Free uniforms
• Parental leave
• Profit sharing
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness resources

Join the dynamic team at The Goddard School® at:
10220 Old Columbia Road, STE A Columbia, MD 21046 as our Executive Director! We're seeking a passionate and proactive leader to oversee daily operations, support a team of dedicated directors and educators and ensure a high-quality learning environment for children and families. As Executive Director, you'll uphold brand and licensing standards, lead the front office team of directors, overseeing staff development, implementation our Wonder of Learning® proprietary curriculum, and build strong school-family-community relationships. Your responsibilities will include maintaining enrollment, training new staff, and building a loving, caring, and extraordinary culture for families and staff.

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 10 years of experience teaching in early childhood education and 5+ 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.

Compensation: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

This Is Your Moment

The joy of childhood comes from those bright sparks of discovery -- moments that delight and surprise us. Your career at The Goddard School can be just as exciting. For more than 35 years, Goddard Schools have put each teacher at the heart of everything we do because teachers put each student at the heart of everything they do. The Goddard School trusts, empowers, and honors its exceptional educators. Develop your teaching skills in a vibrant and nurturing environment and make a difference in children's lives every day.

Each Goddard School location is privately owned and operated by Goddard Franchisor LLC franchisees. The Goddard School franchise owner(s) are the employers at each school, and the franchise owner(s) set their own wage and benefit programs, which vary by location.