Education Manager (Early Childhood)

The Goddard School•Alexandria, VA

3d•$68,000 - $82,000

About The Position

The Goddard School® of Alexandria – Old Town is seeking an experienced Education Manager (Early Childhood) to join our administrative leadership team. This role provides school-wide instructional leadership , teacher accountability , and curriculum excellence , ensuring every classroom delivers a high-quality, developmentally appropriate learning experience. This is a leadership and management role , not a classroom teaching position. The Education Manager is responsible for implementing Goddard’s proprietary Wonder of Learning® curriculum , managing and coaching teachers, ensuring full compliance with licensing and accreditation standards, and driving consistent educational outcomes across all classrooms.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field (required)
Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience in an early childhood setting
Strong knowledge of early childhood development, lesson planning, and teacher coaching
Proven ability to manage adults, drive accountability, and maintain compliance in a licensed childcare environment

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in curriculum leadership, instructional coaching, or education management preferred

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee implementation of Goddard’s Wonder of Learning® curriculum across all age groups
Ensure lesson plans are age-appropriate, engaging, and implemented with fidelity in every classroom
Conduct regular classroom observations and provide clear, actionable instructional feedback
Oversee student assessments, developmental milestones, and educational documentation
Coach, mentor, evaluate, and manage teaching staff performance
Establish clear expectations and hold educators accountable for instructional quality and professionalism
Lead ongoing professional development, in-service training, and curriculum workshops
Partner with the leadership team on hiring, onboarding, performance reviews, and corrective action
Ensure 100% compliance with Virginia Licensing regulations, health and safety requirements, and Goddard Systems QA standards
Support accreditation and quality initiatives (NAEYC, Cognia, Virginia Quality, etc.)
Monitor classroom schedules, ratios, documentation, and safety procedures
Support high-quality teacher–parent communication regarding learning and child development
Assist with academic-year programming, summer camp curriculum, and educational field trips
Collaborate with the administrative team on continuous improvement initiatives