Center Director Early Childhood Education

Benefits:

Hour Lunch Breaks

Short Term Disability

Life Insurance

Heavy Tuition Discount

Paid Holidays (All major Holidays Off & Paid)

2 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Join the dynamic team at The Goddard School® Of Marshallton (West Chester, PA) as our Director! We are seeking a passionate and proactive leader to oversee our School operations with a commitment to excellence in early childhood education. This role offers the opportunity to lead a talented team, ensure compliance with licensing requirements, implement innovative curriculum and build meaningful connections with families and the community.

Nurture your growth. Empower your success. Join our welcoming community, where you can grow and make a real difference in children’s lives every day. If you’re passionate about education and children, and ready to advance your career, we’d love to hear from you!

Director Key Responsibilities:

Leadership and Administration:

Lead daily operations of the school

Maintain regulatory and brand standards

Develop and implement school policies and procedures.

Staff Management:

Recruit, train and develope staff members

Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing professional development

Manage and ensure the proper training of all staff members

Foster a positive and collaborative work environment

Curriculum and Program Development:

Implement a high-quality educational program

Ensure that the educational programs meet the needs of all children

Support teachers in creating engaging and effective lesson plans

Family and Community Engagement:

Build and maintain positive relationships with parents and families

Address parent concerns and provide regular communication regarding their child’s progress

Promote the schools within the community and participate in outreach activities

Financial Management:

Develop and manage the School's budget

Ensure efficient allocation of resources

Oversee enrollment and maintain accurate financial records

Health and Safety:

Ensure a safe and healthy environment for children, staff, and visitors

Conduct regular safety drills and maintain emergency preparedness

Oversee the maintenance and cleanliness of the facility

Children's Programs

Implement Wonder of Learning Curriculum.

Plan and organize developmentally appropriate practices.

Implement curricular goals to ensure teachers are designing age appropriate activities and education programs within a safe nurturing classroom environment.

Ensure program continuity.

Plan with teachers for the evaluation of the students in relation to their school progress, abilities, and special needs. School progress reports should be completed two times per school year.

Arrange a nutritional snack program.

Summer Program (prepare calendar of events, enrichments, and on-site visitors.)

What We Offer

Competitive pay

Bonus opportunities

Comprehensive benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), and paid time off (PTO)

A front-row seat to experience running a business with the owners on site – this could be a launchpad to owning your own School in the future

Continued focus on your professional development

Community outreach opportunities

Affiliation with leaders in the early childhood education industry

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Arts or Science Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, Management or a related field

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong understanding of child development and early childhood education best practices

An inspirational leader and team builder

Organized and able to multitask, strategically resolves challenges, and has a great attitude

Demonstrate highly effective organizational, time management, and multitasking skills

Have a genuine love for children and a strong commitment to education

In The Goddard School®'s unique and flexible learning environment, child development is about more than just reaching milestones. It’s about turning everyday encounters into teachable moments, allowing children’s interests to influence their learning experiences through a balance of academic, mental, physical, and social-emotional growth.

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.