School Director of Operations

The Goddard School of Columbia, MD•Columbia, MD

6d•$65,000 - $75,000

About The Position

Join the dynamic team at The Goddard School® at: 10220 Old Columbia Road, STE A Columbia, MD 21046 as our School Director of Operations! 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 Director, 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 will be located at our new Maple Lawn location at 7760 Montpelier Rd, Laurel MD. As a new school, your responsibilities will include growing enrollment, training new staff, and building a loving, caring, and extraordinary culture for families and staff. 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. 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 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

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
Manage the budget, enrollment and resources for operational success
Maintain a safe, clean and prepared environment for children, staff and visitors