Education Director

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Join the dynamic team at The Goddard School® at:
301 Riverfront Blvd, Elmwood Park, NJ 07407 as our Education Director! 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 Education Director, you’ll uphold brand and licensing standards, assist with staff development, implement our Wonder of Learning proprietary curriculum and build strong school-family-community relationships.

Nurture your growth. Empower your success. Apply today and become part of a supportive, purpose-driven team that is shaping the future—one child, one family and one educator at a time.

• Leadership and Administration:
  Lead daily operations while upholding brand, regulatory and policy standards
• Curriculum and Program Development:
  Deliver our proprietary Wonder of Learning program, designed to spark curiosity, support individual growth and inspire a lifelong love of learning
• Family and Community Engagement:
  Build strong relationships with families and promote the School in the community
• Health and Safety:
  Maintain a safe, clean and prepared environment for children, staff and visitors

• 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 2+ years 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.