Assistant Director - Preschool

The Goddard School® located in Parker, CO is looking for a motivated self-starter Assistant Director.

A candidate will have at least a Level III credential in the Early Childhood Professional Credentials 3.0 program and have recent experience working in a large center as a Preschool Administrator or Assistant Director. The candidate will have a couple years of prior ECE teaching experience.

Candidates must have strong leadership skills, excellent communication skills, and a strong work ethic. A team player is a must.

Responsibilities, at a minimum, include:

· Overseeing preschool operations including human resources, staffing, training/coaching, billing, quality assurance, licensing documentation, and facility operations, policy review/updates

· Complying with state childcare licensing regulations

· Providing concise and in-the-moment feedback and training to staff

Traits that will make you successful in this position and at our school:

· Developing strong relationships with our families and staff

· Projecting a positive, kind and upbeat attitude while working in a fast-paced environment

· Demonstrating highly effective organizational, time management, and multitasking skills, attention to detail

· Willingness to jump in and help where/when needed, including in the classroom if teachers are out; flexible to work extra hours to get the job done

· A self-starter - willing to ask questions and motivated to work with minimal direction when the center is busy, willing to get out of your comfort zone to try new things even if you fail and make mistakes. Takes initiative without needed to be told.

· Having a genuine love for children and a strong commitment to education

Hours:

This position shares responsibility with other Admin staff members to open and close the school which consists of two buildings (13 total classrooms). Each admin staff member opens the school twice a week (6:30 am to 3:30 pm) and closes the school twice a week (9 am to 6:15 pm). Staff members rotate opening/closing on Fridays. There will be occasional need to work longer hours and attend a few weekend events a year (typically 2-3 events which are 2-3 hours in length).

Pay/Benefits:

· Competitive compensation based on experience

· Comprehensive benefits, including health benefits, sick/vacation time, discounted childcare, retirement match

· Professional Development

Pay listed is a starting point. Pay will be dependent on experience and credentials.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Early childhood education: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Early Childhood Professional Credential 3.0 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $1,000 - $50,000