Preschool & Childcare Senior Director

About the Role

The Senior Director at The Goddard School - Milton will have the exciting opportunity to work with the leadership team and educators to create a positive and engaging learning environment. This individual will be responsible for leading the admin team, leading and grooming educators, and collaborating with parents and other team members to ensure children's developmental needs are met. This is a full-time, hands-on senior leadership role located in Milton, Massachusetts.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records per MA state licensing and Goddard Systems requirements including children and faculty files, medication and allergy binders, etc.
• Understand, implement, and comply with Goddard’s Quality Assurance and Health & Safety procedures/policies.
• Plan, oversee, and implement core education and enrichment curriculum and summer camps.
• Maintain appropriate staffing levels per school and state policies and support educators as needed.
• Plan, schedule, and lead teacher observations, training, coaching, and orientation.
• Establish positive and productive relationships with families and educators.
• Lead and support staff recruitment and complete periodic reviews including 90-day, annual, and others as needed.
• Prepare periodic reports including enrollment, payroll, supplies, inventory, etc.
• Support and oversee school operations including supplies, maintenance and repairs, budget, training, etc.
• Support school marketing tasks including conducting tours, maintaining communication boards, leads follow-up, enrollments, etc.
• Prepare weekly, daily, and break schedules per center needs and in compliance with state and Goddard requirements.
• Oversee and support teachers in developing and implementing core and enrichment curriculum.
• Support and/or create class and enrichment schedules and maintain appropriate staffing levels per school and state policies.
• Oversee and support classroom functions and operations including daily reports, pictures, portfolios, etc.
• Communicate appropriately and professionally with both parents and fellow staff members.
• Collaborate with other team members to plan and participate in school events and activities.
• Follow all health and safety guidelines set by the school and state regulations.
• Participate in recommended training programs, conferences, and other aspects of professional development.
• Other tasks and projects as assigned.

Requirements

• A 4-year (or advanced) degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in leading a large childcare center (100+ children).
• EEC D II Certification.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with children and adults.
• Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively.
• Availability to work between the hours of 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM.

Qualifications

• Meet state qualifications and those set forth in the national hiring standards including:
• 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 lift and carry children and other items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• 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.

Benefits

• Performance Bonus
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• PTO
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Education Reimbursement
• Professional and Career Advancement and Coaching
• Referral and Performance Bonus
• Tuition and Other Discounts

Pay

Competitive salary with performance-based bonus.