Early Childhood Assistant Director

Benefits

• Vary by location
• Bonus opportunities
• State-of-the-Art facilities
• Community outreach opportunities
• Affiliation with leaders in the early childhood education industry

Pay

• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Schedule

• Administrative Support: Assist in managing the day-to-day operations of the School until 6pm daily
• Staff Management: Support the recruitment, training, development and supervision of staff
• Curriculum and Program Development: Assist in the implementation of 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 and maintain positive relationships with families
• Health and Safety: Conduct regular safety drills, maintain emergency preparedness and licensing regulations to ensure a secure environment
• Social Media: Post daily social media pictures of the school activities
• Faculty Engagement: Plan activities and participate in Faculty Events on and off site

Qualifications

• Affiliate with leaders in the early childhood education industry
• Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, or a related field
• At least 3 years of experience teaching in early childhood education
• Preferred to have a Gateways Director Level 1 Credential in Illinois
• Strong knowledge of child development, early learning best practices, team leadership and classroom management
• Excellent communication, organizational and problem-solving skills
• A genuine love for children and commitment to providing high-quality education

Skills

• Must pass required state background checks and meet state minimum education, experience and credential requirements

About the role

The Goddard School is dedicated to putting each teacher at the heart of everything we do. We trust, empower, and honor our exceptional educators, providing a vibrant and nurturing environment where you can develop your teaching skills and make a difference in children's lives every day.

Each Goddard School location is privately owned and operated by Goddard Franchisor LLC franchisees. The Goddard School franchise owner(s) are the employers at each school, and the franchise owner(s) set their own wage and benefit programs, which vary by location.