What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preschool Center Director position at The Goddard School in Herndon?
Job Overview
The Goddard School of Herndon, an award-winning preschool is looking for an Early Childcare Education (ECE) Center Director (CD) with direct past experience as a CD. Someone who aspires to be a running mate with the onsite owners. As our Preschool Center Director, you’ll oversee all aspects of our preschool operations, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment. We’re looking for someone who is excited to lead with vision, inspire teams, and build meaningful relationships with families.
Annual Compensation and Benefits:
1. Attractive base salary based on past experience and educational qualifications.
2. Management level profit sharing and enrollment linked lucrative bonus plan.
3. Health, Vision, and Dental Plans with Employer Contribution
4. 100% Free childcare for employee’s children
5. Paid ECE advancement (includes Continuing Education and Proprietary Goddard conferences/workshops)
6. Paid Government Holidays (8 days) and Paid Time Off (10 days)
7. Mandatory paid holiday during the week of Christmas to New Year Day. The school is closed from Dec 25th to Jan 1st every year!!
Qualifications:
1. ECE Director’s Credential or equivalent (as required by state regulations).
2. Knowledge of licensing and accreditation standards.
3. Ability to inspire and motivate staff and build a collaborative team culture.
4. Outcomes driven. Can hold colleagues accountable.
5. A good communicator - Someone who loves talking to people.
6. Enrollment Ninja! Motivated to fill those vacant spots.
7. Organized and detail oriented.
8. Willing to change diapers and clean the floors if that’s what it takes to get things done.
9. Believes in having fun – Works hard and PLAYS hard!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Childcare
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Herndon, VA 20171 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Herndon, VA 20171: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $65,000