Job Description
Benefits:
- Bonus opportunities
- Professional development
- State-of-the-Art facilities
- Affiliation with leaders in the early childhood education industry
- 401(k)
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
Join the dynamic team at The Goddard School® at: 821 The Alameda San Jose, CA 95126 as our School Director! 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.
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.
Director Key Responsibilities:
- Leadership and Administration: Lead daily operations while upholding brand, regulatory and policy standards.
- Staff Management: Hire, train, supervise and support staff to build a positive, collaborative team.
- Curriculum and Program Development: Deliver our proprietary Wonder of Learning® program*, designed to spark curiosity, support individual growth and inspire a lifelong love of learning.
- Family and Community Engagement: Build strong relationships with families and promote the school in the community.
- Health and Safety: Maintain a safe, clean and prepared environment for children, staff and visitors.
Qualifications:
Candidates must meet at least one of the California Title 22 Child Care Center Director qualification pathways under Section 101215.1 and the additional infant-care requirements under Section 101415.
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or a related educational field.
- At least three years of early childhood education teaching experience.
- At least one year of experience in a school leadership or management position.
- Experience managing a large preschool or childcare center.
- Experience with infant, toddler and preschool programs.
- Strong knowledge of California Title 22 licensing regulations.
- Experience with enrollment management, parent relations, staff development, and budget management.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- A genuine passion for early childhood education and commitment to exceptional family experiences.
This Is Your Moment
At The Goddard School, we believe the earliest years of childhood lay the foundation for a lifetime of learning. Our Wonder of Learning® program embraces curiosity, exploration, creativity and play to help children develop the skills and confidence they need to thrive. As our School Director, you will have the opportunity to build an exceptional educational community, inspire a talented team and make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families.
If you are an inspiring leader who combines educational excellence with strong business and operational skills, we would love to hear from you.Apply today and help us shape the future—one child, one family and one educator at a time.
Compensation: $85,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year
This Is Your Moment
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.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | San Jose, California |
| Industry | Education |
| Salary | $85,000–$105,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 20 to 49 employees |
| Website | http://www.goddardschool.com/chicago/plainfield-joliet-theodore-street-il#moreFromThisSchool |
About Company
The Goddard School provides the foundation to encourage a child's lifelong love of learning .In our warm, caring atmosphere, dedicated teachers support the development of children from 6 weeks to 8 years old. Our year round program offers families the choice of either half day or full day schedule.
We are delighted to be the on-site owners of The Goddard School on Theodore Street in Plainfield. We welcome the opportunity for you to join our team by providing the best educational child care for children. Our play-based curriculum taught by our wonderful degreed teachers in a nurturing learning environment, is tailored to meet the social, intellectual, physical and emotional needs of each individual child. We are not a daycare, but rather a preschool with purpose.
Rundy and Karen Wells
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