Director, Early Childhood Education / Preschool

Center Director Opportunity At The Goddard School

The joy of childhood comes from those bright sparks of discovery moments that delight and surprise us. Your career at The Goddard School can be just as exciting. For more than 35 years, Goddard Schools have put each teacher at the heart of everything we do because teachers put each student at the heart of everything they do. The Goddard School trusts, empowers, and honors its exceptional educators. Develop your teaching skills in a vibrant and nurturing environment and make a difference in children's lives every day.

As a Director at The Goddard School located in Federal Way, you inspire teachers to impart a love of learning through play to their students while managing the day-to-day operations of the school. You help build strong relationships with families and teachers to encourage each child's individual development and create a path for future success. Your role is critical to the smooth operation of the school and makes a positive impact in the lives of the families we serve and the staff we employ.

Manage overall operations of the school including human resources, customer service, and facility operations, among other important aspects. Maintain our inclusive culture and demonstrate a commitment to our quality assurance standards, accreditations, and licensing requirements. Develop relationships that inspire trust with current and potential families. Lead team through anti-bias educational goals. Inspire confidence with the team, track progress toward goals, and provide feedback to help each employee develop. Work effectively with on-site school owners and leadership team.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or related field highly preferred; Associate degree required with educational plan to complete Bachelor's degree. At least three years of preschool supervisory experience in a high-quality program required, experience working in a NAEYC-accredited center is a strong plus. A minimum of two years of professional teaching experience with infant to preschool children required. Candidates must pass required state background checks and TB test.

Competitive Salary - $68K - $80K DOE. Medical, dental, and vision insurance. Paid time off (PTO). Continuing Education Opportunities through STARS, Goddard Systems University, and state & local scholarships. Dental insurance. Employee discount. Health insurance. Paid time off. Professional development assistance. Vision insurance. 8 hour shift. Monday to Friday. Weekends & holidays off. In-person. Private school. Federal Way, WA 98003 (Required).