Preschool Director

As a Director at The Goddard School located in Issaquah, you inspire teachers to impart a love of learning through play to their students while managing the day-to-day operations of the school. You help build strong relationships with families and teachers to encourage each child’s individual development and create a path for future success. Your role is critical to the smooth operation of the school and makes a positive impact in the lives of the families we serve and the staff we employ.

Apply today to join our leadership team as a Director at The Goddard School in Issaquah!

A career at The Goddard School in Issaquah includes:

• Competitive Salary - $70K - $90K DOE
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Simple IRA plan ( company matching up to 3%)
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Continuing Education Opportunities through STARS, Goddard Systems University, and state & local scholarships.

Core Responsibilities:

• Manage overall operations of the school including human resources, customer service, and facility operations, among other important aspects.
• Maintain our inclusive culture and demonstrate a commitment to our quality assurance standards, accreditations, and licensing requirements.
• Develop relationships that inspire trust with current and potential families.
• Lead team through anti-bias educational goals.
• Inspire confidence with the team, track progress toward goals, and provide feedback to help each employee develop.
• Work effectively with on-site school owners and leadership team.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or related field highly preferred; Associate degree required with educational plan to complete Bachelor’s degree.
• At least three years of preschool supervisory experience in a high-quality program required, experience working in a NAEYC-accredited center is a strong plus.
• A minimum of two years of professional teaching experience with infant to preschool children required.
• Candidates must pass required state background checks and TB test.

Apply today to become a part of our mission to develop a love of learning for our students, a deep sense of trust with the families we serve, and a positive, encouraging environment for our employees to advance their skills in early childhood education.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

School type:

• Private school

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• teaching: 2 years (Required)
• supervisory: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Issaquah, WA 98029 (Required)

Work Location: In person