Assistant Director

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Company parties

The Goddard School located at 1528 Providence Road S Waxhaw, NC is looking for a motivated, self-starter for an Assistant Director position at our School. The ideal candidate must have strong leadership skills, excellent communication skills, and a good understanding of a developmentally appropriate learning program for young children. In addition, the ideal candidate will possess the ability to motivate and inspire others.

The Goddard School faculty is made of caring and dedicated administrators and teachers who understand each childs needs. Our faculty members are highly qualified, early 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.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay based on experience, Negotiable
• 9-hour shift including a 1-hour lunch break
• School closed for winter break from Christmas Day until New Years Day
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) days
• Discounted childcare tuition
• Continued focus on your professional development
• Ability to work in State-of-the-Art facilities
• Resource programs
• Affiliation with leaders in the early childhood education industry
  

The Assistant Director's responsibilities include the following:

• Assist with the operations of the School, specifically focusing on educational programming, relationship building, faculty training & development, and quality assurance
• Develop strong relationships with our families; Greet families as they enter and depart the center; Communicate with families through phone calls and emails
• Communicate with prospective families via phone calls
• Conduct thorough tours for prospective families
• Complete a monthly newsletter to be sent to the parents
• Organize and plan events for our summer calendar
• Schedule and oversee bi-yearly picture days for the school
• Keep all assigned paperwork up-to-date
• Comply with state childcare licensing regulations as well as Goddard QA standards
• Ability to work a 9:00am 6:00pm schedule
• Project a positive and upbeat attitude while working in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrate highly effective organizational, time management, and multitasking skills
• Have a genuine love for children and a strong commitment to education

Qualifications:

• Associate or Bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, or a related field preferred
• Admin I, Admin II or Admin III level credential preferred
• Previous experience in an administrative position
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Develops relationships and communicates effectively with staff members and parents
• 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 resolves challenges, and has a great attitude
• Commitment to professional development and continuous improvement

About Goddard Schools
As part of a larger franchise system, in operation for 35 years, we are the premiere spot for early childhood learning for children from six weeks to five years old. We have over 600 franchised Schools with more than 75,000 students in 37 states and Washington D.C. The Goddard School uses the most current, academically endorsed methods to ensure that children have fun while learning the skills they need for long-term success in school and in life. All Goddard Schools are held to high standards of education, care, and safety. We are proudly accredited by Cognia and Partnership for 21st Century Learning: A Network of Battelle for Kids.

Apply today if you think you would make a great addition to our administrative team!