A Director at The Goddard School is responsible for managing the program and curriculum. Additionally, the director may be responsible for certain business tasks delegated by the franchisee.

A director must be well organized and able to handle many different obligations. A director’s responsibilities include the following:

ADMINISTRATIVE

Maintain compliance with GSI's standards;

Maintain accurate records, such as children's and faculty member's files, to meet both the state's and GSI's requirements.

Manage classroom scheduling and schedule faculty members;

Review the employee handbook annually

Conduct emergency drills, such as fire, tornado and intruder drills, in accordance with GSI's standards and state licensing requirements;

Maintain a school inventory

Prepare periodic reports on the state of the School.

LICENSING

Initiate and maintain a positive relationship with the licensing agent or agency;

Maintain the current licensing documentation;

Comply with all current licensing regulations.

PERSONNEL

Recruit, interview, hire and manage faculty members;

Manage faculty members' schedules;

Conduct the faculty orientation;

Complete 90-day and annual faculty reviews;

Conduct monthly faculty meetings;

Develop and maintain a substitute teacher list;

Maintain accurate faculty files;

Plan and implement in-service meetings for faculty members twice a year;

Plan first aid, CPR and any other required training;

Plan emergency preparedness training.

PROGRAM, PROGRAM SUPPORT and PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Conduct monthly classroom observations;

Keep abreast of research and development in the field of early childhood development;

Maintain a resource library at the School;

Plan and implement professional development programs;

Promote active participation in GSU;

Actively participate in professional organizations, conferences and lectures;

Develop the program and curriculum;

Use monthly themes;

Plan and implement a year-round calendar;

Provide the faculty with assistance in preparing lesson plans and developing themes;

Review the lesson plans;

Review the Daily Activity Reports;

Review children’s portfolios regularly;

Ensure that each classroom has an effective management system in place;

Plan and schedule visitors and plan and hold activities;

Implement a nutritious snack program;

Implement a transition system;

Implement a playground safety program;

Conduct curriculum meetings three times per year.

SALES AND MARKETING

Welcome all visitors to the School;

Answer the telephone in a professional manner;

Conduct tours according to the GSI tour guidelines;

Enroll new families;

Develop and maintain customer relations;

Implement an orientation program for new families;

Maintain a system of home-school communication, such as the Daily Activity Reports and school newsletter;

Conduct meetings with parent(s) or legal guardian(s) when appropriate;

Educational Qualifications

All candidates who wish to be considered for the position of director must meet one or more of the following criteria and any and all requirements that may be mandated by their state and/or local licensing authorities:

A bachelor’s degree or higher in early childhood education, elementary education or child development and management experience in a licensed childcare center or preschool;

A bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field, including 18 semester hours of completed coursework, including 12 documented hours of completed coursework related to young children from birth to age eight, and management experience in a licensed childcare center or preschool;

An associate’s degree or higher in early childhood education, elementary education, child development or a related field, one year (1560 clock hours) of experience of working in a licensed childcare center or preschool and one year of management experience;

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a current Directors Credential?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching: 5 years (Required)
• Childcare: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person