Benefits:

Benefits vary by location

Bonus opportunities

State-of-the-Art facilities

Community outreach opportunities

Affiliation with leaders in the early childhood education industry

401(k)

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Preschool Assistant Director – The Goddard School – Alpharetta, GA 30022

Nurture your growth. Empower your success. Make a difference every day. The Goddard School® located in Alpharetta, GA 30022 is seeking a motivated, experienced Assistant Operations Director to join our leadership team! This is an exciting opportunity for a confident early childhood professional who is ready to grow with a thriving school and make a lasting impact on children, families, and educators.

As the Assistant Operations Director, you’ll play a key leadership role in supporting the Director with day-to-day school operations, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and enriching learning environment. This includes staff supervision, curriculum support, family engagement, and maintaining compliance with licensing regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

Administrative Support Assist in overseeing daily school operations, including scheduling, documentation, and compliance with policies and procedures.

Staff Management Support the recruitment, training, development, and supervision of teaching staff to ensure a collaborative and high-performing team culture.

Curriculum and Program Development Assist in implementing our proprietary Wonder of Learning® curriculum, which encourages creativity, exploration, and a lifelong love of learning.

Family and Community Engagement Cultivate and maintain strong, positive relationships with families and serve as a trusted point of contact and support.

Health and Safety Oversight Conduct safety drills, ensure emergency preparedness, and maintain compliance with all state licensing and safety requirements.

Qualifications:

Associate’s Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field

Minimum of 3 years of experience as an Assistant Director in a licensed early childhood education setting

Strong knowledge of early learning standards, classroom management, and child development best practices

Proven leadership and team-building abilities

Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills

Passion for working with young children and commitment to delivering high-quality education and care

Must pass all required state background checks and meet licensing requirements

Why Join The Goddard School – Alpharetta?

Supportive and collaborative leadership team

Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement

A warm, inclusive, and mission-driven school culture

Access to our innovative Wonder of Learning® curriculum that fosters 21st-century skills

Apply today and take the next step in your leadership journey! Join a community where your work truly matters—and where children, families, and educators thrive together.

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.