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Director, Early Childhood Education/Preschool

The Goddard School of Federal Way, WA, Federal Way, Washington, United States, 98003

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Benefits

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Professional development assistance

Continuing Education Opportunities through STARS, Goddard Systems University, and state & local scholarships

Employee discount

Life insurance

Pay: $68,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year

Responsibilities

Inspire teachers to impart a love of learning through play to their students while managing day‑to‑day operations of the school

Build strong relationships with families and teachers to encourage each child’s individual development and create a path for future success

Manage overall operations of the school including human resources, customer service, and facility operations

Maintain an inclusive culture and demonstrate a commitment to quality assurance standards, accreditations, and licensing requirements

Develop relationships that inspire trust with current and potential families

Lead the team through anti‑bias educational goals

Inspire confidence with the team, track progress toward goals, and provide feedback to help each employee develop

Work effectively with on‑site school owners and leadership team

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or related field highly preferred; Associate degree required with plan to complete a Bachelor's degree

At least three years of preschool supervisory experience in a high‑quality program; experience in a NAEYC‑accredited center is a strong plus

Minimum of two years of professional teaching experience with infant to preschool children

Candidates must pass required state background checks and TB test

Associate degree (Required)

Teaching: 2 years (Required)

Supervisory: 3 years (Required)

Location: Federal Way, WA 98003 (Required)

Job Type & Compensation Full‑time

Pay: $68,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year

Schedule

8‑hour shift

Monday to Friday

Weekends & holidays off

Work Setting

In‑person

Private school

Location Federal Way, WA 98003

This Is Your Moment The joy of childhood comes from those bright sparks of discovery — moments that delight and surprise us. Your career at The Goddard School can be just as exciting. For more than 35 years, Goddard Schools have put each teacher at the heart of everything we do because teachers put each student at the heart of everything they do. The Goddard School trusts, empowers, and honors its exceptional educators. Develop your teaching skills in a vibrant and nurturing environment and make a difference in children’s lives every day.

~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.~

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