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School Director

The Goddard School

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: 6697 N. Canton Center Road Canton, MI 48187 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 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 ® 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
  • Preschool Director Experience Required
  • 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

* ® 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.
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