School Director of Education & Training

The Goddard School; Round Lake (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Professional development

State-of-the-Art facilities

401(k) matching

Tuition assistance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

The Goddard School in Round Lake, IL is seeking a passionate Director of Education & Training to lead curriculum implementation and teacher development. This role involves daily operations and ensuring a high-quality learning environment.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education and has at least 3 years of teaching experience along with 1+ year in a leadership position, demonstrating strong leadership skills.

Join us to nurture growth and empower success while making a difference in the community!

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience teaching in early childhood education.
• 1+ year in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of child development and early learning best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations while maintaining brand and policy standards.
• Hire, train, and supervise staff to build a collaborative team.
• Engage families and promote the School in the community.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational 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
• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Company parties
• Tuition assistance

Join the dynamic team at The Goddard School® at: Round Lake ILas our School Director of Education & Training! We’re seeking a passionate and proactive leader to focus on the classroom expereince. This role will oversee curriculum implementaion, teacher professional development, and educational quality. As well as 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.