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Job Description
Director of Education The Goddard School of Moore, OK Moore, OK Job Details Full-time $48,000 - $57,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Profit sharing Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Snacks provided Vision insurance Employee discount Opportunities for advancement Flexible schedule Food provided Qualifications Curriculum implementation management in an education administration role School experience Professional development facilitation in schools Team leadership Teacher training Play-based instruction Team development Bachelor's degree Instructional leadership in education Team training Community relationship building Academic accreditation compliance management Teaching experience with young children General management Professional development training
Full Job Description Benefits:
Bonus based on performance Company parties Competitive salary Dental insurance Employee discounts Flexible schedule Free food & snacks Health insurance Opportunity for advancement Profit sharing Training & development Tuition assistance Vision insurance Wellness resources About The Goddard School of Moore The Goddard School of Moore is a premier early childhood education center serving children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. Located in Moore, Oklahoma, we provide a warm, nurturing, and stimulating environment that blends play-based learning with a scientific edge through our exclusive Wonder of Learning® curriculum. As a NAEYC Accreditation+ and Oklahoma QRIS 5-Star program, we uphold the highest standards in education, care, and safety. As an independently owned school, we offer a personalized, supportive environment for both families and educators. Position Overview The Director of Education is a key leadership role responsible for curriculum excellence, instructional quality, and overall program success. Reporting to the School Owners and partnering with the Director of Operations, this leader ensures strong implementation of the Wonder of Learning® curriculum, alignment with Oklahoma Early Learning Guidelines, NAEYC standards, and QRIS expectations, and the use of data to drive meaningful child outcomes. This is an ideal opportunity for a passionate, experienced early childhood leader who thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven environment. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Program Quality Lead implementation and continuous improvement of the Wonder of Learning® curriculum Ensure alignment with Oklahoma Early Learning Guidelines, NAEYC, and QRIS standards Partner with leadership to maintain excellence in education, staff performance, and family experience Support the development of policies and systems to ensure consistent, high-quality program delivery Staff Leadership & Development Recruit, train, coach, and evaluate teaching staff Provide ongoing professional development focused on play-based learning and instructional best practices Conduct performance evaluations and support continuous growth Foster a collaborative, positive school culture Family & Community Engagement Build strong relationships with families through clear, proactive communication Provide parent education resources and support Address concerns with professionalism and care Represent the school in the community to support growth and enrollment Curriculum & Assessment Oversee Core Advantage assessments and use data to guide instruction Monitor child progress and ensure developmentally appropriate practices Maintain engaging, safe, and compliant classroom environments Collaborate on resources and environments that support learning excellence
Qualifications Required:
Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field 6+ years in early childhood education, including 3+ years in leadership Oklahoma Director's Credential Strong knowledge of play-based learning, curriculum implementation, and early learning standards Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills Experience driving staff development and program improvement
Preferred:
Master's degree Experience with Goddard's Wonder of Learning® and Core Advantage Experience with NAEYC accreditation and QRIS systems Proven success in enrollment growth through program excellence What We Offer Competitive salary Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, PTO, & wellness) Ongoing professional development Supportive, team-focused culture Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your community If you are a passionate leader committed to high-quality, play-based early childhood education, we invite you to apply and help shape the future - one child, one family, and one classroom at a time. Each Goddard School location is privately owned and operated by Goddard Franchisor LLC franchisees. The Goddard School franchise owner(s) are the employers at each school, and the franchise owner(s) set their own wage and benefit programs, which vary by location.
