School Director

The Goddard School of Delaware, OH; Lewis Center (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Professional development

State-of-the-Art facilities

Affiliation with industry leaders

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Company parties

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Goddard School of Delaware, OH is seeking a proactive School Director to oversee daily operations and support a team of educators in Lewis Center. This role emphasizes ensuring a high-quality learning environment for children and families, while upholding brand and licensing standards.

You will lead staff development, implement Wonder of Learning curriculum, and strengthen school-family-community relationships to drive excellence.

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 and team leadership.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Commitment to high-quality education and safety standards.

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 and growth.
• 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

Staff management

Curriculum development

Family engagement

Financial management

Health and safety

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Benefits:

• Bonus opportunities
• Professional development
• State-of-the-Art facilities
• Affiliation with leaders in the early childhood education industry
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Company parties
• Employee discounts

Join the dynamic team at The Goddard School® at: 505 Preakness Way Lewis Center, OH 43035 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. Apply today and become part of a supportive, purpose-driven team that is shaping the future—one child, one family and one educator at a time.

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.