School Director

The Goddard School; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

The Goddard School in Garland, Texas is looking for a School Director to lead daily operations and manage staff. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, at least 3 years of teaching experience, and a year in a leadership role. Responsibilities include delivering the Wonder of Learning program, engaging with families, and ensuring a safe educational environment. Benefits include competitive salary, professional development, and health insurance.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience teaching in early childhood education.
• 1+ year in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of child development and early learning best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations while upholding brand and regulatory standards.
• Hire, train, and supervise staff to build a positive team.
• Deliver the proprietary Wonder of Learning program.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Job description

Join the dynamic team at The Goddard School of Garland, located at 5760 N Garland Ave, Garland, TX 75044 as our School Director!

Benefits

• Professional development
• State‑of‑the‑Art facilities
• Affiliation with leaders in the early childhood education industry
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

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 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.