Director or Assistant Director

Overview and Compensation

A Director at The Goddard School is responsible for managing the program and curriculum. Additionally, the Director may be responsible for certain business tasks as delegated by the franchisee. This is a salaried position with bonus opportunities. A Director’s salary is based on the School’s locale, tuition rates and the candidate’s education/experience.

The franchisee selects the specifics of the bonus plan for the Director. The most common bonus program is a quarterly system where a Director may earn up to five percent of his/her gross salary. The following categories are commonly considered in assessing a Director’s goal bonus:

• FTE (enrollment/maintenance)
• Payroll
• Quality Assurance
• Snack Budget
• Supply Budget
• Summer Program

A percentage of what a Director can earn is commonly assigned to each goal.

General Qualifications

• Ability to hear the conversational voice, with or without a hearing aid
• Ability to see and read newsprint, with or without corrective lenses
• Ability to speak and be understood under normal circumstances
• Ability to use arms, hands, legs, and feet, with or without corrective devices; this includes the ability to evacuate the building during emergencies
• Ability to handle crisis situations, especially where children are involved
• Ability to respond immediately to emergency situations
• Previous management experience in a licensed childcare facility or experience managing faculty/staff

Educational Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development and management experience in a licensed childcare center or preschool.
• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field1, including 18 semester hours of completed coursework, including 12 hours2 of completed coursework related to young children birth to age 8, and management experience in a licensed childcare center or preschool.
• An Associate’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development or a related field1 and 1 year of experience (1560 clock hours)2 working in a licensed childcare center or preschool and 1 year of management experience.
• An Associate’s degree or higher in a related field1, including 18 hours of completed coursework related to young children birth to age 8, and 2 years (3120 clock hours) 2 of experience in a licensed childcare center or preschool, and 1 year of management experience.
• A current CDA or Early Childhood Teaching Credential, and an additional 12 semester hours or continuing education units in courses related to young children birth to age 8[1], and 2 years (3120 clock hours)[2] of experience in a licensed childcare center or preschool, and 1 year of management experience.

Director Responsibilities

• ADMINISTRATIVE
• - Plan and schedule administrative duties
• - Maintain accurate record-keeping, both state and GSI requirements (eg, children’s files, faculty files)
• - Prepare reports
• - Manage classroom scheduling/schedule faculty
• - Review Employee Handbook annually
• - Implement a health program including communication with a healthcare consultant
• - Maintain a list of local agencies able to help children with special needs
• - Maintain a list of local pediatricians, dentists, etc.
• - Conduct disaster drills (eg, fire, tornado) in accordance with GSI QA Standards and state licensing requirements
• - Maintain compliance with GSI QA Standards
• - Maintain a school inventory (eg, snacks, supplies)
• - Contribute to the Directors’ Corner on Connect
• - Plan and implement a program for professional growth
• - Prepare periodic reports on the state of the School
• FISCAL
• - Operate the School within budget
• - Define a maintenance system for faculty (eg, classroom repairs)
• - Arrange for maintenance and repairs
• - Manage payroll budget
• - Manage petty cash
• - Manage registration budget
• - Purchase classroom equipment and supplies (indoor and outdoor)
• - Maintain budget and/or purchase school supplies and snack
• LICENSING
• - Initiate and maintain a positive relationship with licensing agent/agency
• - Maintain current licensing documentation
• - Maintain licensing regulations
• PERSONNEL
• - Recruit, interview, hire and manage faculty
• - Manage faculty schedule
• - Conduct faculty orientation
• - Complete faculty reviews: 90-day and annual
• - Conduct monthly faculty meetings
• - Develop and maintain a substitute teacher list
• - Maintain accurate faculty files
• - Plan/implement bi-annual in-service meetings for faculty
• - Plan first aid, CPR and any other required training
• - Plan emergency preparedness training
• PROGRAM, PROGRAM SUPPORT, and PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• - Conduct monthly classroom observations
• - Keep abreast of research and development in the field of early childhood development
• - Maintain a resource library at the School
• - Plan/implement professional development programs
• - Promote active participation in GSU
• - Actively participate in professional organizations, conferences and lectures
• PROGRAM/CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
• - Conduct classroom ratio checks
• - Implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum within the context of the local school district
• - Implement monthly themes
• - Incorporate GSI curriculum resources
• - Plan and implement a year-round calendar
• - Schedule shared classroom and outdoor space and equipment
• - Plan and implement procedures for maintaining accurate classroom records
• - Provide faculty assistance with lesson plan preparation and theme development
• - Review lesson plan books weekly
• - Review posted lesson plans monthly
• - Review Daily Activity Reports periodically
• - Review children’s portfolios regularly
• - Ensure that each classroom has an effective management system in place
• - Plan and implement visitors/activities
• - Develop and implement a nutritious snack program
• - Develop and implement a transition system
• - Implement a playground safety program
• - Conduct curriculum meetings three times per year
• SALES AND MARKETING
• - Welcome all visitors to the School
• - Answer the telephone and use the GSI telephone script
• - Conduct tours according to the GSI tour guidelines
• - Follow through with all prospective customers
• - Enroll new families
• - Develop and maintain customer relations
• - Implement an orientation program for new families
• - Maintain a system of home-school communication (eg, Daily Activity Reports, school newsletter)
• - Conduct meetings with parent(s)/legal guardian(s) when necessary
• - Develop and maintain community relations
• - Conduct a minimum of four community outreach programs
• - Organize a student teaching program