School Director

The Goddard School of Naperville (83rd Street), IL; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Professional development

State-of-the-Art facilities

401(k)

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

401(k) matching

Job summary

A reputable educational institution in Naperville is seeking a passionate School Director to oversee operations and support dedicated educators. Responsibilities include leading daily operations, staff management, and curriculum development through our proprietary program. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education, 3+ years in teaching, and leadership experience. Join a purpose-driven team shaping the future of education while nurturing growth and success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• At least 3 years of experience teaching in early childhood education.
• 1+ year in a leadership role.
• A genuine love for children and commitment to high-quality education
• Must pass 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.
• Deliver the proprietary Wonder of Learning® program.
• Build strong relationships with families and promote the school in the community
• Manage budget and resources for operational success
• Maintain safe, clean, and prepared environment for children and visitors

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Love for children

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, or a 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)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching

Join the dynamic team at The Goddard School® at: Naperville Goddard 1928 Springbrook Square Drive Naperville 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.