Early Childhood School Director

Job Description

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

Join the dynamic team at The Goddard School® at Third Lake, IL as our Director of Family and Faculty Engagement ! We’re seeking a passionate and proactive leader to help oversee daily operations, support a team of dedicated educators and ensure a high-quality learning environment for children and families. As Director of Family and Faculty Engagement, you’ll uphold brand and licensing standards, lead staff development, implement our Wonder of Learning® proprietary curriculum and build strong school-family-community relationships. This position requires the person to be able to close the school daily as needed.

 
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
• Social Media: Post student and staff immersed in our program to help market the school
• Health and Safety: Maintain a safe, clean and prepared environment for children, staff and visitors

Qualifications:

• Preferred Bachelor's or Associates 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.