Director of Education - Early Childhood

Benefits: 401(k)401(k) matchingBonus based on performanceCompany partiesCompetitive salaryEmployee discountsHealth insuranceOpportunity for advancementPaid time offSigning bonusTuition 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 standardsStaff Management: Hire, train, supervise and support staff to build a positive, collaborative teamCurriculum and Program Development: Deliver our proprietary Wonder of Learning® program*, designed to spark curiosity, support individual growth and inspire a lifelong love of learningFamily and Community Engagement: Build strong relationships with families and promote the School in the communityHealth 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 roleStrong knowledge of child development, early learning best practices and team leadershipExcellent communication, organizational and problem-solving skillsA genuine love for children and commitment to high-quality educationMust 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 increasesPre-Tax Commuter BenefitsSubsidized 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. 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.