School Director

The Goddard School; Smyrna (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The Goddard School in Smyrna, GA is seeking a proactive School Director to oversee daily operations, support a team of educators, and ensure a high-quality learning environment for children and families. You will uphold brand standards, lead staff development, and implement the Wonder of Learning curriculum while building strong school-family-community relationships.

This leadership role requires a bachelor's degree in early childhood education or related field, plus several years in early

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• At least 3 years of teaching experience in early childhood education.
• 1+ year in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of child development and early learning best practices.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Must pass state background checks 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 program to spark curiosity and support growth.
• Engage families and the community to strengthen relationships.
• Manage budget, enrollment and resources for operational success.
• Maintain a safe, clean and prepared environment for children, staff and visitors.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Job description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance

Join the dynamic team at The Goddard School® at: 944 Concord Rd SE Smyrna, GA 30080 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.