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Preschool Director

The Goddard School
  • Greensboro, North Carolina
  • $50,000–$60,000 Per Year
  • Autofill and Review
10 days ago

Job Description

Benefits:
  • State-of-the-Art facilities
  • Affiliation with leaders in the early childhood education industry
  • Competitive salary
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Wellness resources
  • Employee discounts
The Goddard School® located in Greensboro, NC is looking for an experienced director interested in building a program from the ground up! This is an opportunity to have a hand in creating your dream institution and putting the pieces in place to run your ideal school. Our brand new state of the art facility is tentatively opening late Q1 or early Q2 in 2027. A bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field and management experience in a licensed childcare center or preschool is preferred. The ideal candidate must have strong leadership skills, excellent communication skills and have a good understanding of a developmentally appropriate learning program for young children. In addition, the ideal candidate will possess the ability to motivate and inspire others. 
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.  
A leader in the franchised premium preschool industry, The Goddard School® uses a professional approach to provide the highest standard in health and safety, to develop a life-long love of learning. The Goddard School faculty is made of caring and dedicated teachers who understand each child’s needs. The faculty members are highly qualified, early childhood educators who use their creativity and the state-specific learning outcomes as the basis for unique lesson plans brought to life in a fun and imaginative way.  
Nurture your growth. Empower your success. 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.
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
  • Financial Management: Manage the budget, enrollment and resources for operational success
  • Health and Safety: Maintain a safe, clean and prepared environment for children, staff and visitors
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, or a related field
  • At least 4 years of experience teaching and 2 years in a leadership role in early childhood education 
  • A Level II or III admin credential from North Carolina, or qualified and committed to immediately acquire North Carolina Level III admin credential upon hire
  • Knowledge of ITERS/ECERS and 5‑star licensing requirements and ability to understand and implement accreditation requirements
  • 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
Compensation: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

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

LocationGreensboro, North Carolina
IndustryEducation
Salary$50,000–$60,000 Per Year
Company Size20 to 49 employees
Websitehttp://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

Skills

  • Best Practicesunmatched
  • Budget Managementunmatched
  • Child Developmentunmatched
  • Childcareunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Community Relationsunmatched
  • Early Childhood Educationunmatched
  • Financial Managementunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Lesson Plansunmatched
  • Licensingunmatched
  • Operational Supportunmatched
  • Operationsunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • People Managementunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Regulationsunmatched
  • Safety Standardsunmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
  • School Buildingsunmatched
  • Staff Developmentunmatched
  • Standards Developmentunmatched
  • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Training/Teachingunmatched
  • Training/Teaching Curriculumunmatched

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