School Director

The Goddard School; Waunakee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Professional development

State-of-the-Art facilities

Industry leadership affiliation

Performance bonus

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Advancement opportunities

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

The Goddard School of Waunakee is seeking a dynamic School Director 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 curriculum and build strong school-family-community relationships.

Join a supportive community that values growth, collaboration and excellence in early education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, or a related field.
• Experience leading staff and programs in early childhood education.
• Strong knowledge of child development and best practices in early learning.
• Excellent communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to high-quality education and safety.

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 program, designed to spark curiosity and growth.
• Build strong relationships with families and promote the School in the community.
• Manage the budget, enrollment and resources for operational success.
• Maintain a safe, clean and prepared environment for children, staff and visitors.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Communication

Curriculum knowledge

Problem-solving

Team leadership

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
• 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.

This Is Your Moment

The joy of childhood comes from those bright sparks of discovery -- moments that delight and surprise us. Your career at The Goddard School can be just as exciting. For more than 35 years, Goddard Schools have put each teacher at the heart of everything we do because teachers put each student at the heart of everything they do. The Goddard School trusts, empowers, and honors its exceptional educators. Develop your teaching skills in a vibrant and nurturing environment and make a difference in children's lives every day.

Each Goddard School location is privately owned and operated by Goddard Franchisor LLC franchisees. The Goddard School franchise owner(s) are the employers at each school, and the franchise owner(s) set their own wage and benefit programs, which vary by location.