Child Care Director

The Goddard School

Lansdale, Pennsylvania

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Best Practices, Budget Management, Child Development, Childcare, Communication Skills, Community Relations, Dental Insurance, Early Childhood Education, Financial Management, Health Insurance, Leadership, Licensing, Operational Support, Operations, Organizational Skills, People Management, Problem Solving Skills, Regulations, Safety/Work Safety, School Buildings, Staff Development, Standards Development, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Training Program Development, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Lansdale, Pennsylvania
POSTED
30+ days ago
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
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Employee discounts
Join the dynamic team at The Goddard School® at: 1390 South Valley Forge Road, Landsdale PA, 19446 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.

Our Goddard School of North Penn (located in Landsdale) is OPENING in the summer 2026! This is a brand new Goddard School serving Landsdale, Towamencin, North Wales, Skippack, & Harleysville. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to open and operate a state of the art, brand new Goddard School! Pre-opening is well underway, and we look forward to bringing on the right Director candidate in the coming days! The Goddard School provides education and care for infant, toddler, preschool, pre-k (prekindergarten), and school age children.
 
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
  • 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 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
*Wonder of Learning® is our exclusive education program designed to embrace how children learn best — through play and curiosity. Our curriculum is designed to make learning enjoyable while instilling vital 21st-century skills such as teamwork, problem-solving and social-emotional relationships.

The Goddard School in North Penn is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified candidates will be considered for employment without discrimination or harassment based on Age, Race, Color, Religion, Sex, National Origin, Sexual Orientation, Disability, Veteran Status, Pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.




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.

 

 

About the Company

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The Goddard School

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
COMPANY SIZE
20 to 49 employees
INDUSTRY
Education
WEBSITE
http://www.goddardschool.com/chicago/plainfield-joliet-theodore-street-il#moreFromThisSchool