School Director

The Goddard School of Marlboro (School Road East), NJ; Montrose (NJ); 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 leaders in the early

401(k)

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Goddard School of Marlboro (School Road East), NJ is seeking a proactive School Director to oversee daily operations, guide a team of educators, and ensure a high-quality learning environment for children and families. You will uphold brand and licensing standards, lead staff development, and implement our Wonder of Learning curriculum while fostering strong school-family-community relationships.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field, 3+

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in ECE or related field.
• 3+ years teaching in early childhood education and 1+ year in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of child development and team leadership.
• Excellent communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Pass required state background checks and meet state education/experience/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 our Wonder of Learning program to spark curiosity and support growth.
• Engage families and community to promote the school.
• Manage budgets, enrollment and resources for operational success.
• Maintain a safe, clean, prepared environment for children, staff and visitors.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Communication

Team leadership

Curriculum knowledge

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, or related field

Job description

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
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Employee discounts

Join the dynamic team at The Goddard School® 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
• 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.