School Director

The Goddard School of Powhatan, VA; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical insurance

No nights, weekends, or holidays

Job summary

The Goddard School of Powhatan, VA is seeking a proactive School Director to oversee daily operations and support a team of educators at 1585 Oakbridge Drive, Powhatan VA 23139. You will drive quality learning, uphold licensing standards and lead staff development to ensure excellence in early childhood education.

Responsibilities include implementing the Wonder of Learning curriculum, managing the budget and enrollment, and building strong relationships with families and the community to shape

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field required.
• At least 3 years of 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations while upholding brand, regulatory and policy standards.
• Hire, train, supervise and support staff to build a positive, collaborative team.
• Deliver Wonder of Learning curriculum to spark curiosity and support growth.
• Build strong relationships with families and promote the school in the community.
• Manage budget, enrollment and resources for operational success.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for children, staff and visitors.

Skills

Leadership

Staff Management

Curriculum Development

Family Engagement

Budget Management

Health and Safety

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Job description

Join the dynamic team at The Goddard School® at 1585 Oakbridge Drive, Powhatan VA 23139 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.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Medical insurance (health, dental, vision)
• No nights, weekend and holiday schedules