Early Childhood Director- Full time

The Goddard School of Carmel (Westfield), IN • Carmel, IN

15h • $40,000 - $50,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Join the dynamic team at The Goddard School® in Fishers as our Director! We are seeking a passionate, proactive, bubbly, and inspiring leader who brings positive energy every day to oversee school operations while fostering a nurturing, high-quality learning environment for children, staff, and families. The ideal candidate is a happy, relationship-focused professional who thrives on building strong connections, motivating teams, and creating an engaging school culture. As Director, you’ll uphold brand and licensing standards, lead a dedicated team, lead staff development, implement our Wonder of Learning® proprietary curriculum and build strong school-family-community relationships.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field (REQUIRED)
• Must pass required state background checks and meet state minimum education, experience and credential requirements

Nice To Haves

• At least 3 years of experience teaching in early childhood education and 1+ year in a leadership role (Highly Preferred)
• Strong knowledge of child development, early learning best practices and team leadership
• Excellent communication, organizational, multitasking and problem-solving skills
• A genuine love for children and commitment to high-quality education
• Exceptional customer service skills with the ability to build trusting relationships with families and create a positive school experience
• Strong sales and enrollment mindset with the ability to conduct tours, convert leads, and support school growth objectives
• Proven ability to build and lead a successful team

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the school
• Ensure compliance with state licensing and Goddard brand standards
• Develop and implement policies and procedures that uphold our mission
• Recruit, onboard, train, and supervise faculty and staff
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide professional development
• Foster a positive, team-oriented workplace culture
• Deliver our proprietary Wonder of Learning® program
• Collaborate with teachers to create engaging, individualized lesson plans
• Ensure all children’s developmental needs are met
• Build and maintain strong, trusting relationships with families
• Communicate regularly with parents about their child’s progress
• Represent the school in community outreach and engagement efforts
• Manage budgets, tuition, and financial reporting
• Oversee enrollment and resource allocation
• Maintain accurate records and ensure operational efficiency
• Ensure a safe, clean, and healthy environment
• Conduct regular safety drills and uphold emergency procedures
• Maintain facility standards in line with licensing and brand guidelines

Benefits

• Bonus opportunities
• Competitive salary
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Professional development support and career growth
• Collaborative leadership with on-site owners
• A welcoming, inclusive school community

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager