Join the dynamic team at The Goddard School® Round Rock North as our Director! We are seeking a passionate and proactive leader to oversee our school operations with a commitment to excellence in early childhood education. This role offers the opportunity to lead a talented team, ensure compliance with licensing requirements, implement innovative curriculum and build meaningful connections with families and the community.
Goddard offers exceptional infant, toddler, preschool, and pre-K programs. Our dedicated educators provide a nurturing environment with top-tier childcare, daycare, and early childhood education that sparks curiosity and growth.
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.
Benefits & Perks of Working at The Goddard School Round Rock North:
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Bonus opportunities
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Tuition reimbursement, continued focus on your professional development
- Childcare discounts
- State-of-the-Art facilities
- A front-row seat to experience running a business – this could be a launchpad to owning your own School in the future!
- Affiliation with leaders in the early childhood education industry
- Professional development
- Opportunity for advancement
Director Key Responsibilities:
- Leadership and operations:
- Lead all daily school operations while ensuring compliance with The Goddard School standards, state licensing, health, safety, and regulatory requirements.
- Partner with the Owner and Director of Education to deliver operational excellence, educational quality, and an exceptional family experience.
- Develop, implement, and monitor school policies, procedures, and operational systems.
- Set school goals, track key performance metrics, and drive continuous improvement.
- Oversee school communications, calendars, schedules, events, and administrative operations.
- Staff Management:
- Recruit, hire, onboard, train, coach, evaluate, and retain high-performing teachers and support staff.
- Lead professional development, performance reviews, and faculty meetings.
- Foster a positive, collaborative, and accountable culture while developing future leaders.
- Manage employee scheduling, attendance, timecards, and personnel records.
- Curriculum and Program Development:
- Ensure high-quality implementation of The Goddard School curriculum and educational programs.
- Support teachers with lesson planning, classroom management, and child development.
- Monitor classroom quality, student transitions, and continuous program improvement.
- Enrollment, Marketing & Family Engagement:
- Lead enrollment and retention efforts to achieve school growth goals.
- Build strong relationships with prospective and current families through exceptional tours, proactively address concerns, and ensure an outstanding family experience.
- Develop local marketing initiatives, community partnerships, referral programs, and represent the school at community events.
- Financial Management:
- Manage the school budget, operational resources, inventory, and administrative functions efficiently.
- Monitor key performance indicators, including enrollment, retention, payroll, and operating expenses, to achieve financial goals.
- Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and overall school performance.
- Health and Safety:
- Maintain a safe, secure, clean, and welcoming environment for children, families, and staff.
- Ensure compliance with licensing, health, sanitation, accreditation, and quality assurance standards.
- Oversee facility maintenance, emergency preparedness, safety drills, and daily opening and closing procedures.
Qualifications:
- Must meet Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Child Care Regulation requirements for a Childcare Director.
- Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, Business, or a related field preferred.
- 3-5 years of Director-level experience in a non-profit licensed childcare/preschool setting.
- Strong knowledge of early childhood education, child development, and quality program practices.
- Proven leadership skills with experience hiring, developing, and leading high-performing teams.
- Excellent communication, organization, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
- Technology experience preferred, with the ability to leverage digital tools for operational efficiency, family engagement, social media marketing, online reputation management, and administrative tasks.
- Experience with enrollment, family engagement, community outreach, and operational management preferred.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with professionalism and a positive attitude.
- Passion for early childhood education and commitment to providing an exceptional experience for children, families, and staff.
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.
