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Director of Education - Early Childhood

The Goddard School

  • New York, New York
  • 4 days ago

    Highlights

    Our curriculum is designed to make learning enjoyable while instilling vital 21st-century skills such as teamwork, problem-solving and social-emotional relationships. As Director of Education, you will be responsible for overseeing teaching and learning throughout the School and ensuring that our classrooms provide a positive, engaging, safe and intentional learning environment.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationNew York, New York
    IndustryEducation
    Company Size20 to 49 employees
    Websitehttp://www.goddardschool.com/chicago/plainfield-joliet-theodore-street-il#moreFromThisSchool

    Description

    Benefits:
    • 401(k)
    • 401(k) matching
    • Bonus based on performance
    • Company parties
    • Competitive salary
    • Employee discounts
    • Health insurance
    • Opportunity for advancement
    • Paid time off
    • Signing bonus
    • Tuition assistance
    Join the dynamic team at The Goddard School® of Murray Hill (Manhattan-Midtown East) as our Education Director! We’re seeking a passionate and proactive leader to support a team of dedicated educators and ensure a high-quality learning environment for children and families. 

    As Director of Education, you will be responsible for overseeing teaching and learning throughout the School and ensuring that our classrooms provide a positive, engaging, safe and intentional learning environment. A central responsibility of this position is leading and supporting the effective implementation of our Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum, Wonder of Learning®.

    Education 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:
    • NYS Teaching certification in Early Childhood Education, Childhood Education, or Special Education (B-2 or 1st-6th)
    • 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
    As the Education Director, the benefits you will receive include:
    • Twenty-Nine (29) paid personal days per year which includes twelve (12) paid personal days per calendar year, five (5) paid personal days between Christmas and New Year's Day when the school is closed and seven (7) paid holidays per calendar year.
    • Five (5) sick days per year 
    • Employer will match up to 3% of your contributions to the 401K plan 
    • Employees will be eligible for annual performance-based pay increases
    • Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
    • Subsidized health and dental insurance
    *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. 
    Compensation: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

    We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.





    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 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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