Join the dynamic team at The Goddard School® in Estero, FL as our School Director!

At The Goddard School® in Estero, FL, we're proud to be one of the most trusted names in early childhood education — and even prouder of what makes our school different. We're locally owned with an onsite owner, Autumn Horell, who is present and invested in our school every single day. Our beautiful two-story building offers a state-of-the-art learning environment for children throughout Estero, Bonita Springs, Fort Myers and the greater Southwest Florida community, and everything we do is guided by one simple belief: people are our number one priority. As School Director, you'll step into one of the most important leadership roles in our school — shaping the experience of every child, family and educator who walks through our doors.

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.

Nurture your growth. Empower your success. Apply today and become part of our Estero school family — a supportive, purpose-driven team that is shaping the future of Southwest Florida's children, one child, one family and one educator at a time.

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 Estero-area families and promote the School in the community

Financial Management:

Manage the budget, enrollment and resources for operational success

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 field At least 3 years of experience teaching in early childhood education and 1+ year in a leadership role Strong knowledge of child development, early learning best practices and team leadership Excellent communication, organizational and problem-solving skills A genuine love for children and commitment to high-quality education Must pass a Florida Level 2 background screening and meet Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) minimum education, experience and credential requirements

Benefits:

Competitive salary 100% Company Paid, Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance Bonus opportunities Professional development State-of-the-Art facilities Affiliation with leaders in the early childhood education industry Paid time off Paid Holidays (Including Winter Break Dec 24 - Jan 1) Training & development 401(k) with match Tuition assistance •Wonder of Learning® 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. The Goddard School® in Estero, FL is privately owned and operated by a Goddard Franchisor LLC franchisee. The franchise owner sets its own wage and benefit programs.

Work Location:

In person