Preschool Director

Benefits:

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Director Position Overview

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Director to lead our school's operations, educational programming, and team development. The Director is responsible for ensuring a safe, nurturing, and high-quality learning environment while supporting children, families, and faculty. This role combines leadership, compliance, curriculum oversight, staff development, family engagement, and business operations.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Key Responsibilities

Health, Safety & Compliance

Ensure the safety and well-being of all children, families, and staff.

Maintain compliance with state licensing, accreditation, and company standards.

Manage emergency preparedness plans, drills, and crisis response procedures.

Monitor classroom ratios and staffing requirements.

Oversee medication administration, staff records, and required training compliance.

Stay current on regulatory changes and implement necessary updates.

Educational Leadership

Support the implementation of curriculum and high-quality classroom experiences.

Conduct classroom observations and provide coaching and feedback to teachers.

Review lesson plans, parent communications, and assessment practices.

Lead onboarding, training, and professional development initiatives.

Foster a positive, collaborative, and growth-oriented culture.

Family Engagement

Build strong relationships with children and families.

Conduct tours and support enrollment efforts.

Communicate regularly with families and support retention initiatives.

Coordinate family-teacher conferences and ensure curriculum is visible and meaningful to families.

Operations & Business Management

Support enrollment growth and new family onboarding.

Manage staffing schedules, classroom transitions, and daily operations.

Assist with recruiting, hiring, and retaining exceptional faculty.

Monitor budgets, supplies, and operational expenses.

Support marketing efforts, school events, website updates, and social media content.

Qualifications

Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Experience in early childhood education and staff management.

Knowledge of state licensing requirements and early childhood best practices.

Passion for developing teachers, supporting families, and creating exceptional learning experiences for children.

Benefits:

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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.