Director of Education

The Goddard School•Moore, OK

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Goddard School of Moore is a premier early childhood education center serving children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. Located in Moore, Oklahoma, we provide a warm, nurturing, and stimulating environment that blends play-based learning with a scientific edge through our exclusive Wonder of Learning® curriculum. As a NAEYC Accreditation+ and Oklahoma QRIS 5-Star program, we uphold the highest standards in education, care, and safety. As an independently owned school, we offer a personalized, supportive environment for both families and educators. The Director of Education is a key leadership role responsible for curriculum excellence, instructional quality, and overall program success. Reporting to the School Owners and partnering with the Director of Operations, this leader ensures strong implementation of the Wonder of Learning® curriculum, alignment with Oklahoma Early Learning Guidelines, NAEYC standards, and QRIS expectations, and the use of data to drive meaningful child outcomes. This is an ideal opportunity for a passionate, experienced early childhood leader who thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
6+ years in early childhood education, including 3+ years in leadership
Oklahoma Director’s Credential
Strong knowledge of play-based learning, curriculum implementation, and early learning standards
Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Experience driving staff development and program improvement

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree
Experience with Goddard’s Wonder of Learning® and Core Advantage
Experience with NAEYC accreditation and QRIS systems
Proven success in enrollment growth through program excellence

Responsibilities

Lead implementation and continuous improvement of the Wonder of Learning® curriculum
Ensure alignment with Oklahoma Early Learning Guidelines, NAEYC, and QRIS standards
Partner with leadership to maintain excellence in education, staff performance, and family experience
Support the development of policies and systems to ensure consistent, high-quality program delivery
Recruit, train, coach, and evaluate teaching staff
Provide ongoing professional development focused on play-based learning and instructional best practices
Conduct performance evaluations and support continuous growth
Foster a collaborative, positive school culture
Build strong relationships with families through clear, proactive communication
Provide parent education resources and support
Address concerns with professionalism and care
Represent the school in the community to support growth and enrollment
Oversee Core Advantage assessments and use data to guide instruction
Monitor child progress and ensure developmentally appropriate practices
Maintain engaging, safe, and compliant classroom environments
Collaborate on resources and environments that support learning excellence