Director of Operations

<div class="benefits"> <div><strong>Benefits:</strong></div> <ul> <li>Bonus opportunities</li> <li>Professional development</li> <li>State-of-the-Art facilities</li> <li>Affiliation with leaders in the early childhood education industry</li> <li>Bonus based on performance</li> <li>Competitive salary</li> <li>Opportunity for advancement</li> <li>Paid time off</li> <li>Training & development</li> <li>Vision insurance</li> </ul> </div> <div class="trix-content"> <div>Join the dynamic team at The Goddard School® at: <strong>311 Smith Rd. Parsippany, NJ  07054 </strong>as our School 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 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.<br> </div><div> <strong>Nurture your growth. Empower your success.</strong> 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.</div><div> </div><div><strong>Director Key Responsibilities:</strong></div><ul> <li>Leadership and Administration: Lead daily operations while upholding brand, regulatory and policy standards</li> <li>Staff Management: Hire, train, supervise and support staff to build a positive, collaborative team</li> <li>Curriculum and Program Development: Deliver our proprietary <a href="https://www.goddardschool.com/wonder-of-learning">Wonder of Learning</a>® program*, designed to spark curiosity, support individual growth and inspire a lifelong love of learning</li> <li>Family and Community Engagement: Build strong relationships with families and promote the School in the community</li> <li>Financial Management: Manage the budget, enrollment and resources for operational success</li> <li>Health and Safety: Maintain a safe, clean and prepared environment for children, staff and visitors</li> </ul><div><strong>Qualifications:</strong></div><ul> <li>Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, or a related field</li> <li>At least 3 years of experience teaching in early childhood education and 1+ year in a leadership role</li> <li>Strong knowledge of child development, early learning best practices and team leadership</li> <li>Excellent communication, organizational and problem-solving skills</li> <li>A genuine love for children and commitment to high-quality education</li> <li>Must pass required state background checks and meet state minimum education, experience and credential requirements</li> </ul><div>*<a href="https://www.goddardschool.com/wonder-of-learning">Wonder of Learning</a>® 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. </div> </div>