School Director

The Goddard School; Bixby (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affiliation with leaders in the early 

401(k)

Bonus based on performance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Bonus opportunities

Professional development

State-of-the-Art facilities

Competitive salary

Training & development

Job summary

The Goddard School in Bixby, OK is seeking a proactive School Director to oversee daily operations, support educators and ensure a high‑quality learning environment for children and families.

You will uphold brand standards, lead staff development, implement Wonder of Learning, and build strong school‑family‑community relationships. The role requires leadership and a passion for early childhood education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, or a related field.
• Must have Director's Credentials in Oklahoma.
• 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 the Wonder of Learning curriculum and support individual growth in children.
• Build strong relationships with families and promote the School in the community.
• Manage budget, enrollment and resources for operational success.
• Maintain a safe, clean and prepared environment for children, staff and visitors.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in early childhood education/related field

Director's Credentials in Oklahoma

Job description

• Affiliation with leaders in the early childhood education industry
• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off

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
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Join the dynamic team at The Goddard School® at: 12606 S Memorial Drive in Bixby, OK 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
• 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
• Must have Director's Credentials in Oklahoma
• 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

*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.

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.