Education Director

The Goddard School•Elmwood Park, NJ

15d•$55,000 - $68,000

About The Position

Join the dynamic team at The Goddard School® at: 301 Riverfront Blvd, Elmwood Park, NJ 07407 as our Education Director! We’re seeking a passionate and proactive leader to oversee daily operations, support a team of dedicated educators and ensure a high-quality learning environment for children and families. As Education Director, you’ll uphold brand and licensing standards, assist with staff development, implement our Wonder of Learning® proprietary curriculum and build 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. Assistant Director Key Responsibilities: Leadership and Administration: Lead daily operations while upholding brand, regulatory and policy standards Curriculum and Program Development: Deliver our proprietary Wonder of Learning ® program, designed to spark curiosity, support individual growth and inspire a lifelong love of learning Family and Community Engagement: Build strong relationships with families and promote the School in the community Health and Safety: Maintain a safe, clean and prepared environment for children, staff and visitors Qualifications: 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 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. Compensation: $55,000.00 - $68,000.00 per year This Is Your Moment The joy of childhood comes from those bright sparks of discovery -- moments that delight and surprise us. Your career at The Goddard School can be just as exciting. For more than 35 years, Goddard Schools have put each teacher at the heart of everything we do because teachers put each student at the heart of everything they do. The Goddard School trusts, empowers, and honors its exceptional educators. Develop your teaching skills in a vibrant and nurturing environment and make a difference in children's lives every day. 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
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
Maintain a safe, clean and prepared environment for children, staff and visitors