School Director

The Goddard School • Piscataway, NJ

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The School Director oversees daily operations at The Goddard School in Piscataway, New Jersey, supports and develops a team of educators, and ensures a high-quality learning environment for children and families. The Director upholds brand, regulatory, licensing, and policy standards; implements the proprietary Wonder of Learning® curriculum; and builds strong relationships with families and the surrounding community. The role also manages the school’s budget, enrollment, and resources, and maintains a safe, clean, and prepared environment for children, staff, and visitors.

Wonder of Learning® is the school’s exclusive education program, designed around children’s learning through play and curiosity. It aims to make learning enjoyable while building skills such as teamwork, problem-solving, and social-emotional relationships. The position is based at 376 South Randolphville Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854. Each Goddard School location is privately owned and operated, and its franchise owner sets the 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.
• At least 1 year of experience 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 school operations while upholding brand, regulatory, licensing, and policy standards.
• Hire, train, supervise, and support staff, fostering a positive and collaborative team.
• Deliver the proprietary Wonder of Learning® program to spark curiosity, support individual growth, and encourage a lifelong love of learning.
• Build strong relationships with families and promote the school in the community.
• Manage the budget, enrollment, and resources to support operational success.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and prepared environment for children, staff, and visitors.

Benefits

• Bonus opportunities
• Professional development
• State-of-the-art facilities
• Affiliation with leaders in the early childhood education industry
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training and development
• Vision insurance

What This Job Offers

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