Early Childhood Director
About The Position
Join the dynamic team at The Goddard School® at Third Lake, IL as our Director of Family and Faculty Engagement! We’re seeking a passionate and proactive leader to help oversee daily operations, support a team of dedicated educators and ensure a high-quality learning environment for children and families. As Director of Family and Faculty Engagement, you’ll uphold brand and licensing standards, lead staff development, implement our Wonder of Learning® proprietary curriculum and build strong school-family-community relationships. This position requires the person to be able to close the school daily as needed. 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.
Requirements
- 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
- Must pass required state background checks and meet state minimum education, experience and credential requirements
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's or Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, or a related field
Responsibilities
- Lead daily operations while upholding brand, regulatory and policy standards
- Hire, train, supervise and support staff to build a positive, collaborative team
- Deliver our proprietary Wonder of Learning ® program, designed 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
- Post student and staff immersed in our program to help market the school
- Maintain a safe, clean and prepared environment for children, staff and visitors
- Close the school daily as needed
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
