Education Manager in Early Childhood

The Goddard School•Alexandria, VA

About The Position

The Goddard School® of Alexandria – Old Town is seeking an experienced Education Manager to provide instructional leadership and staff accountability across all classrooms. This role is responsible for implementing Goddard’s Wonder of Learning® curriculum , managing and coaching teachers, ensuring compliance with licensing and accreditation standards, and delivering consistently high-quality educational outcomes. This is a leadership role for an education professional ready to own results. 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 or related field
3+ years teaching experience; leadership experience preferred
Strong instructional coaching and people-management skills

Responsibilities

Lead curriculum implementation and classroom quality
Observe, coach, evaluate, and hold teachers accountable
Oversee lesson planning, assessments, and student portfolios
Ensure 100% compliance with licensing, health & safety, and Goddard QA standards
Lead professional development and staff training