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 & 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 with a competitive salary, performance based bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records per MA state licensing and Goddard Systems requirements including children & faculty files, medication & 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 & state policies and support educators as needed
• Plan, schedule and lead teacher observations, training, coaching and orientation
• Establish a positive and productive relationships with families and educators
• Lead/support staff recruitment and complete periodic reviews including 90 day, annual and other as needed
• Prepare periodic reports including enrollment, payroll, supplies, inventory, etc.
• Support and oversee school operations including supplies, maintenance & 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 the program in developing and implementing core and enrichment curriculum
• Support and/or create class and enrichment schedules and maintain appropriate staffing levels per school & state policies
• Lead/support teacher observations, training, coaching and orientation
• Establishing positive and productive relationships with families
• Understanding and implementing Goddard’s Health & Safety procedures
• 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 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 7:00am - 6:00pm
• 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 & Career Advancement and Coaching
• Referral and Performance Bonus
• Tuition and Other Discounts