Director of Education

About the Role

The Goddard School in Nashua is seeking a Director of Education to oversee the School’s educational program, classroom quality, faculty development, licensing compliance, health and safety, and required records. This position works with and reports to the Director of Operations and school ownership to support the daily operation and overall success of the School.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily educational operation of the School.
• Ensure licensing, Quality Assurance, health and safety compliance.
• Oversee child and faculty files and required training records.
• Support curriculum implementation and high-quality classroom practices.
• Manage, mentor, and develop faculty.
• Lead faculty orientation, meetings, and professional development.
• Participate in faculty recruitment, interviewing, and retention.
• Tour prospective families and support lead management and the enrollment process.
• Plan and manage School events that promote family engagement.
• Support marketing events and other community outreach efforts.
• Support family-teacher conferences and educational concerns.

Requirements

• Have a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or a related field.
• Be Director qualified in the State of New Hampshire.
• Have at least two years of management experience.
• Have strong knowledge of early childhood education, curriculum, and licensing requirements.
• Demonstrate strong communication, organization, and leadership skills.

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

This is a full-time position. Each Goddard School location is privately owned and operated by Goddard Franchisor LLC franchisees. The franchise owner(s) set their own wage and benefit programs, which vary by location.