Preschool Director

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

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.