Director of Early Childhood Education
The Goddard School of Manhattan (StuyTown), NY•New York, NY
•$95,000 - $125,000
About The Position
The Goddard School® of Stuytown is seeking a passionate, proactive Director of Education to lead teaching and learning and support a team of educators. The Director oversees the School’s educational program and ensures classrooms provide a positive, engaging, safe, and intentional learning environment for children and families. A central responsibility is leading and supporting effective implementation of the Reggio Emilia-inspired Wonder of Learning® curriculum.
Requirements
- New York State teaching certification in Early Childhood Education, Childhood Education, or Special Education (B-2 or 1st-6th).
- At least 3 years of experience teaching in early childhood education.
- At least 1 year of experience 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.
Responsibilities
- Lead daily operations while upholding brand, regulatory, and policy standards.
- Hire, train, supervise, and support staff to build a positive, collaborative team.
- Deliver the Wonder of Learning® program to spark curiosity, support individual growth, and inspire a lifelong love of learning.
- Build strong relationships with families and promote the School in the community.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and prepared environment for children, staff, and visitors.
Benefits
- Twenty-nine paid personal days per year, including twelve paid personal days per calendar year, five paid personal days between Christmas and New Year's Day when the school is closed, and seven paid holidays per calendar year.
- Five sick days per year.
- Employer 401(k) match of up to 3% of employee contributions.
- Annual performance-based pay increases.
- Pre-tax commuter benefits.
- Subsidized health and dental insurance.
- Bonus based on performance.
- Company parties.
- Competitive salary.
- Employee discounts.
- Free uniforms.
- Training and development.
- Tuition assistance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
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