Future Opening: Director of Education

BenefitsBonus based on performanceCompetitive salaryDental insuranceHealth insuranceOpportunity for advancementPaid time offTraining & developmentVision insuranceCompany partiesEmployee discountsFree uniformsParental leaveProfit sharingSigning bonusJoin the dynamic team at The Goddard School at: 10220 Old Columbia Road, STE A Columbia, MD 21046 as our School Director of Education! 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. This position will be located at our new Maple Lawn location at 7760 Montpelier Rd, Laurel MD. As a new school, your responsibilities will include growing enrollment, training new staff, and building a loving, caring, and extraordinary culture for families and staff.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 ResponsibilitiesLeadership and Administration: Lead daily operations while upholding brand, regulatory and policy standardsStaff Management: Hire, train, supervise and support staff to build a positive, collaborative teamCurriculum and Program Development: Deliver our proprietary Wonder of Learning program*, designed to spark curiosity, support individual growth and inspire a lifelong love of learningFamily and Community Engagement: Build strong relationships with families and promote the School in the communityFinancial Management: Manage the budget, enrollment and resources for operational successHealth and Safety: Maintain a safe, clean and prepared environment for children, staff and visitorsQualificationsBachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, or a related fieldAt least 3 years of experience teaching in early childhood education and 1 year in a leadership roleStrong knowledge of child development, early learning best practices and team leadershipExcellent communication, organizational and problem-solving skillsA genuine love for children and commitment to high-quality educationMust 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.Compensation: $65,000.00 – $75,000.00 per yearThis Is Your MomentThe 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.~J-18808-Ljbffr