Future Center Director Position

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
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discounts
• Free uniforms
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness resources
  
  
  

Are You Passionate About Early Childhood Education? We Want to Meet You!

At The Goddard School, we believe that great schools are built by great educators—and inspired by great leaders.

We're looking for a Center Director who sees early childhood education as more than a career. We're looking for someone who genuinely loves what they do, believes in the power of early learning, and is excited to grow alongside the teachers and children they lead.

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
  
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

At The Goddard School, we recognize that exceptional leadership deserves meaningful support, competitive compensation, and opportunities for professional growth.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our team members' personal and professional well-being, including:

• Competitive compensation based on qualifications, education, and experience
• Generous paid time off based on tenure, with up to 25 days of PTO annually
• Paid major holidays and a paid one-week winter break
• Additional paid day off for your birthday

• Health insurance with employer contributions
• Dental, vision, and disability insurance options

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities

• Tuition assistance and educational support for eligible employees
• Opportunities for career advancement and long-term professional growth
• Supportive, collaborative work environment that values innovation, initiative, and educational excellence
  
  
  

Benefits and eligibility are subject to applicable school policies and plan terms.

• 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.