Director

The Goddard School • Overland Park, KS

2d • $41,000

About The Position

Join the dynamic team at The Goddard School® as an operations director! We’re seeking a passionate and proactive leader to oversee daily operations, support a team of dedicated educators and ensure the safety of a high-quality learning environment for children and families. As director, you’ll uphold brand and licensing standards, lead staff development, and help maintain strong school-family-community relationships. 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. 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.

Requirements

• 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 2+ years 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
• Build strong relationships with families and promote the School in the community
• Manage the budget, enrollment and resources for operational success
• Maintain a safe, clean and prepared environment for children, staff and visitors

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees