Join the dynamic team at The Goddard School® of North Idaho - 8505 Fennecus Rd. Post Falls, ID at as our School Director! 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.
In this Director position you will be supporting the opening of the first premium early childhood education center in North Idaho. This role promises to be both challenging and rewarding as we continue to enroll families, recruit highly qualified teachers, and build community partnerships.
Nurture your growth. Empower your success. 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.
Director Key Responsibilities:
- Opening Requirements: Supports all phases of school opening by providing guidance and accountability for licensing, health and safety compliance, enrollment growth, staff recruitment, and community engagement initiatives to ensure operational readiness and a successful launch.
- 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 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:
- Associate Degree or higher 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 required state background checks and meet state minimum education, experience and credential requirements
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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 Director position will be trained on Wonder of Learning curriculum and have multiple opportunities for professional development throughout their tenure at The Goddard School of North Idaho- Post Falls.
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.
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