Director of Education

About the Role

Step into a once-in-a-career opportunity to join us on the ground floor – literally – as our Director of Education for a brand-new Goddard School® in Lenox Hill. Our two-story, 15,000 sq. ft. school features clean, bright, and spacious classrooms, two well-equipped multi-purpose rooms, and much more, all built from the ground up to foster children's natural curiosity through play-based activities, encouraging teamwork, problem-solving, and a lifelong love of learning.

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 our Director of Education, you’ll uphold brand and licensing standards, lead staff development, implement our award-winning Wonder of Learning® curriculum, and build strong school-family-community relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations while upholding brand, regulatory, and policy standards
• Hire, train, supervise, and support staff to build a positive, collaborative team
• Implement our proprietary Wonder of Learning® program, designed to spark curiosity, support individual growth, and inspire a lifelong love of learning
• Build strong relationships with families and promote the School in the community
• In partnership with our Director of Operations, maintain a safe, clean, and prepared environment for children, staff, and visitors

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (Master’s preferred) in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, or a related field
• NYS Teaching certification in Early Childhood Education, Childhood Education, or Special Education (Birth-2nd or 1st-6th)
• At least three (3) years of experience teaching in early childhood education and at least one (1) year in a leadership role
• Strong knowledge of child development, early learning best practices, team leadership, facilitating professional development, and instructional coaching
• Be a strong culture carrier and model the attitude, connection, and motivation expected of our teachers
• 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

Benefits

• Twenty-nine (29) paid personal days per year, including:
  • 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
  • Seven (7) paid holidays per calendar year
• Five (5) sick days per year
• 401(k) with employer match up to 3% of contributions
• Annual performance-based pay increases
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Subsidized health and dental insurance
• Bonus opportunities based on performance
• Professional development and training opportunities
• State-of-the-art facilities
• Affiliation with leaders in the early childhood education industry
• Opportunity for advancement
• Vision 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.