ASSISTANT Director, Early Childhood Education / preschool ASSISTANT director
The Goddard School located in Brookfield is looking for a motivated self-starter for the Assistant Director position at our School. Child Development Association credentials, or an associate degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or a related field as well as management experience in a licensed childcare center or preschool is required. Candidates must have strong leadership skills, excellent communication skills, a genuine love for children and a strong commitment to education.
The Goddard School is a renowned early childhood education program with a Piaget (learning through play) based foundation and an active learning approach. A leader in the franchised preschool industry, The Goddard School uses a professional approach to provide the highest standard in health and safety and to help children develop a life-long love of learning. The Goddard School faculty is made of caring and dedicated teachers who understand each child’s needs. The faculty members are highly qualified childhood educators who use their creativity and the state-specific learning outcomes as the basis for unique lesson plans brought to life in a fun and imaginative way.
The Assistant Director responsibilities include the following:
· Assisting the school Director in overseeing the operations of the school, specifically focusing on educational programming, relationship building, faculty training & development, and quality assurance
· Responsible for all end of day operations and closing the school daily
· Managing social media accounts
· Using a growth mindset to train, coach and develop the school for the future
· Developing strong relationships with our families
· Managing a budget
· Complying with state childcare licensing regulations
· Projecting a positive and upbeat attitude while working in a fast-paced environment
· Demonstrating highly effective organizational, time management, and multitasking skills
What We Offer:
· Salary is negotiable based on education and experience
· Bonus opportunities
· Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k), paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and tuition discounts for employee’s children
· Continued focus on your professional development – our Goddard Systems University is accredited by IACET to provide Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
· State-of-the-Art facilities
· Community outreach opportunities
· Affiliation with leaders in the early childhood education industry
Qualifications:
· Child Development Association credentials, or an associate degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or a related field
· Management experience in a licensed childcare center or preschool required
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills
· An inspirational leader and team builder
· Proactive about building relationships with new families and maintaining high enrollment to make sure the students have access to the best curriculum available
· Organized and able to multitask, strategically resolve challenges, and a great attitude
About Goddard Schools
The Goddard School located in Brookfield has been open for almost 20 years and has 130 children under our care. As part of a larger franchise system, in operation for over 30 years, we are the premier preschool for children from six weeks to six years old. We have over 560 franchised Schools with more than 70,000 students in 38 states. The Goddard School uses the most current academically endorsed methods to ensure children have fun while learning the skills they need for long-term success in school and in life. Our talented teachers also collaborate with parents to nurture children into respectful, confident, and joyful learners.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
Work setting:
Experience:
- childcare: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person