School Director

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: 7538 Teague Hanover, MD 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 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.

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.