School Director

Our Goddard community is growing, and we are looking for an experienced School Director to join our West Valley team! This position would be in the West Valley of Arizona at one of our current or future schools. 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.

About the role

As Director, you’ll uphold brand and licensing standards, lead staff development, implement our Wonder of Learning® proprietary curriculum, and build strong school-family-community relationships. Nurture your growth. Empower your success. Become part of a supportive, purpose-driven team that is shaping the future—one child, one family, and one educator at a time.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations while upholding brand, regulatory, and policy standards
• Hire, train, supervise, and support staff to build a positive, collaborative team
• Deliver 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
• Manage the budget, enrollment, and resources for operational success
• 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
• 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

*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.

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