School Director

The Goddard School of Waunakee, WI; Waunakee (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Professional development

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

The Goddard School of Waunakee, WI is seeking a proactive School Director to oversee daily operations, support educators, and ensure a high-quality learning environment for children and families. You will uphold branding and licensing standards, lead staff development, and implement our Wonder of Learning curriculum while strengthening school-family-community relationships.

As Director, you will manage the budget, enrollment, and resources, champion health and safety, and drive ongoing staff

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of teaching in early childhood education and 1+ year in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of child development and early learning best practices.

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 the proprietary Wonder of Learning program 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 environment for children, staff and visitors.

Skills

Team leadership

Child development knowledge

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood 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
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Join the dynamic team at The Goddard School® of Waunakee 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.