Director

The Goddard School® located in Concord NC is looking for a motivated, self-starter for a Director position at our School. A bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field and management experience in a licensed childcare center or preschool is preferred. The ideal candidate must have strong leadership skills, excellent communication skills and have 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.

A leader in the franchised premium preschool industry, The Goddard School® uses a professional approach to provide the highest standard in health and safety, to develop a life-long love of learning. The Goddard School faculty is made of caring and dedicated teachers who understand each child’s needs. The 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

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The director responsibilities include the followin

g:· Overseeing the operations of the School, specifically focusing on educational programming, relationship building, faculty training & development, and quality assuran

ce· Using a growth mindset to train, coach and develop the School for the futu

re· Developing strong relationships with our famili

es· Managing a budg

et· Complying with state childcare licensing regulatio

ns· Projecting a positive and upbeat attitude while working in a fast-paced environme

nt· Demonstrating highly effective organizational, time management, and multitasking skil

ls· Having a genuine love for children and a strong commitment to educati

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What We Off

er:· Salary range: Competit

ive· Bonus opportunities: Performance Ba

sed· Comprehensive benefits including dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), and paid time off (PTO), 4

01K-Continued focus on your professional development – our Goddard Systems University is accredited by IACET to provide Continuing Education Units (CE

Us)· State-of-the-Art facilit

ies· Community outreach opportunit

ies· Resource progr

ams· Affiliation with leaders in the early childhood education indus

try
Qualificati

ons:· Bachelor of Arts or Science Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education or a related f

ield· 2 of years of management experience in a licensed childcare center or preschool requ

ired-NC Admin Credent

ials· Excellent verbal and written communication sk

ills· An inspirational leader and team bui

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

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

tude· Commitment to professional development