Job Description

Join the dynamic team at The Goddard School® of Eastgate, Bellevue as our School Director! We are 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 will uphold brand and licensing standards, lead staff development, implement our Wonder of Learning® proprietary curriculum, ensure highest level of health and safety and build strong school-family-community relationships. The ideal candidate must have strong leadership skills, excellent communication skills and a clear understanding of a developmentally appropriate learning program for young children. In addition, the candidate will possess the ability to motivate and inspire others.

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 includes:

• Operations and Compliance: Lead daily operations while upholding brand, regulatory and policy standards complying with state childcare licensing regulations and Goddard quality assurance standards.
• Faculty Management: Hire, train, supervise and support staff. Build a high-performing, talented and customer-focused team by investing in faculty development, coaching, and career growth.
• Curriculum and Program Development: Implement 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 and maintain high enrollment.
• Financial Management: Manage budget, enrollment targets, and resources strategically to support financial health and school success.
• Health and Safety: Maintain a safe, clean and prepared environment for children, staff and families.
• Leadership: Lead with a growth mindset to continuously elevate program quality, proactively develop talent, and prepare the school for future success.
• School Culture: Cultivate and sustain a positive, collaborative and trust-based school culture where children feel safe and nurtured, families feel valued, and educators feel supported and empowered. Address challenges with composure and professionalism, fostering accountability and consistent excellence across the school.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, or a related field
• Must pass required state background checks and meet state minimum education, experience and credential requirements
• At least 3 years of experience teaching in early childhood education and 2 years in a leadership/management role in a licensed childcare center or preschool
• Strong knowledge of child development, early learning best practices and team leadership
• Effective organization, time management, multitasking and problem-solving skills while working in a fast-paced environment.
• Having a genuine love for children and a strong commitment to high-quality education
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• An inspirational leader and team builder
• Commitment to professional development and continuous improvement

Benefits we offer:

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Employee childcare benefit.
• Continued focus on your training and professional development – our Goddard Systems University is accredited by IACET to provide Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
• State-of-the-Art facilities
• Affiliation with leaders in the early childhood education industry

* 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.

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.