Director of Education

The Goddard School at Avalon Rd & Porter Rd, Winter Garden, FL 34787 is seeking a passionate and proactive School Director to oversee daily operations, support educators, and ensure a high-quality learning environment for children and families.

About the role

As Director, you will uphold brand and licensing standards, lead staff development, implement the proprietary Wonder of Learning® curriculum, and build strong school-family-community relationships.

Wonder of Learning® is our exclusive education program designed to embrace how children learn best—through play and curiosity. The curriculum fosters vital 21st-century skills such as teamwork, problem-solving, and social-emotional relationships.

Each Goddard School location is privately owned and operated by Goddard Franchisor LLC franchisees. The franchise owner sets wage and benefit programs, which vary by location.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations while upholding brand, regulatory, and policy standards
• Hire, train, supervise, and support staff to build a positive, collaborative team
• Deliver the proprietary Wonder of Learning® program to spark curiosity and inspire a lifelong love of learning
• Build strong relationships with families and promote the school in the community
• Maintain a safe, clean, and prepared environment for children, staff, and visitors

Requirements

• 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
• 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

Benefits

• Bonus opportunities (performance-based)
• Professional development and training
• State-of-the-art facilities
• Affiliation with leaders in the early childhood education industry
• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental, health, and vision insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Company parties
• Employee discounts
• Free food & snacks
• Free uniforms
• Profit sharing
• Tuition assistance