School Director

The Goddard School; Waunakee (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Training & development

State-of-the-Art facilities

Affiliation with industry leaders

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

The Goddard School of Waunakee is seeking a dynamic 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 and licensing standards, lead staff development, and implement our Wonder of Learning curriculum to inspire curiosity.

Join a proactive leadership team focused on growth, community engagement, and program excellence, with opportunities for advancement and a strong benefits

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in ECE or related field required.
• At least 3 years teaching in ECE and 1+ year in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of child development and team leadership.
• Excellent communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• A genuine love for children and commitment to high-quality education.
• Must pass state background checks and meet state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations while upholding brand and policy standards.
• Hire, train, and supervise staff to build a collaborative team.
• Deliver Wonder of Learning curriculum to spark curiosity and growth.
• Engage families and community to promote the school.
• Manage budget, enrollment, and resources for success.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and prepared environment for all stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Curriculum development

Family engagement

Financial management

Health & safety

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, or a related field

Job description

• Affiliation with leaders in the early childhood education industry
• Bonus based on performance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

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 program 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.

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.