Benefits:

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Training & development

Vision insurance

Company parties

The Goddard School® located at 1528 Providence Road S Waxhaw, NC is looking for a motivated, self-starter for an Assistant Director position at our School. The ideal candidate must have strong leadership skills, excellent communication skills, and a good understanding of a developmentally appropriate learning program for young children. In addition, the ideal candidate will possess the ability to motivate and inspire others.

The Goddard School® faculty is made of caring and dedicated administrators and teachers who understand each child’s needs. Our faculty members are highly qualified, early childhood educators who use their creativity and the state-specific learning outcomes as the basis for unique lesson plans brought to life in a fun and imaginative way.

What We Offer:

Competitive pay based on experience, Negotiable

9-hour shift including a 1-hour lunch break

School closed for winter break from Christmas Day until New Year’s Day

Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) days

Discounted childcare tuition

Continued focus on your professional development

Ability to work in State-of-the-Art facilities

Resource programs

Affiliation with leaders in the early childhood education industry

The Assistant Director's responsibilities include the following:

Assist with the operations of the School, specifically focusing on educational programming, relationship building, faculty training & development, and quality assurance

Develop strong relationships with our families; Greet families as they enter and depart the center; Communicate with families through phone calls and emails

Communicate with prospective families via phone calls

Conduct thorough tours for prospective families

Complete a monthly newsletter to be sent to the parents

Organize and plan events for our summer calendar

Schedule and oversee bi-yearly picture days for the school

Keep all assigned paperwork up-to-date

Comply with state childcare licensing regulations as well as Goddard QA standards

Ability to work a 9:00am – 6:00pm schedule

Project a positive and upbeat attitude while working in a fast-paced environment

Demonstrate highly effective organizational, time management, and multitasking skills

Have a genuine love for children and a strong commitment to education

Qualifications:

Associate or Bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, or a related field preferred

Admin I, Admin II or Admin III level credential preferred

Previous experience in an administrative position

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Develops relationships and communicates effectively with staff members and parents

An inspirational leader and team builder

Proactive about building relationships with new families and maintaining high enrollment to make sure the students have access to the best curriculum available

Organized and able to multitask, strategically resolves challenges, and has a great attitude

Commitment to professional development and continuous improvement

About Goddard Schools

As part of a larger franchise system, in operation for 35 years, we are the premiere spot for early childhood learning for children from six weeks to five years old. We have over 600 franchised Schools with more than 75,000 students in 37 states and Washington D.C. The Goddard School uses the most current, academically endorsed methods to ensure that children have fun while learning the skills they need for long-term success in school and in life. All Goddard Schools are held to high standards of education, care, and safety. We are proudly accredited by Cognia and Partnership for 21st Century Learning: A Network of Battelle for Kids.

Apply today if you think you would make a great addition to our administrative team!

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.