Education Director At The Goddard School Of Murray Hill (Manhattan-Midtown East)
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 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, lead 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 futureone child, one family, and one educator at a time.
Education Director Key Responsibilities :
- Leadership and Administration : Lead daily operations while upholding brand, regulatory, and policy standards
- Staff Management : Hire, train, supervise and support staff to build a positive, collaborative team
- 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
Qualifications :
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, or a related fieldNYS 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 requirementsAs 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 yearEmployer will match up to 3% of your contributions to the 401K planEmployees will be eligible for annual performance-based pay increasesPre-Tax Commuter BenefitsSubsidized health and dental insuranceWonder of Learning is our exclusive education program designed to embrace how children learn bestthrough 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.Compensation : $95,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.