About the role
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<div><strong>Benefits:</strong></div>
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<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>401(k)</li>
<li>Bonus based on performance</li>
<li>Competitive salary</li>
<li>Dental insurance</li>
<li>Health insurance</li>
<li>Opportunity for advancement</li>
<li>Paid time off</li>
<li>Training & development</li>
<li>Vision insurance</li>
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<div>Join the dynamic team at The Goddard School® at: 7538 Teague Hanover, MD as our School Director! <br><br>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>
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