Assistant Director - The Goddard School Livingston

An assistant director at The Goddard School® is responsible for assisting in the management of the program and curriculum. Additionally, the franchisee or director may delegate certain business tasks to the assistant director.

Qualifications

An assistant director must meet the following qualifications:

• the ability to perform all of the responsibilities of a director (below);
• the ability to interact closely with children at their level;
• the ability to keep children within sight and sound supervision at all times;
• the ability to change children’s diapers and/or assist in toileting (where necessary);
• the ability to understand and comply with the franchisee’s employment policies;
• the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with school personnel, children and parents;
• the ability to handle crisis situations, including assisting in evacuating the building during emergencies; and
• the ability to comply in all respects with all applicable laws and regulations relating to childcare.

An offer of employment may be made contingent on the following:

• A current physical examination by a physician, including a current tuberculin test or chest x-ray;
• An approved criminal record check as required by state regulations.

Educational Qualifications

All candidates who wish to be considered for the position of assistant director must meet one or more of the following criteria, in addition to any/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, 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 birth to age 8, 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 and 1 year of experience (1560 clock hours)2 working in a licensed childcare center or preschool and 1 year of management experience.
• An Associate’s degree or higher in a related field, including 18 hours of completed coursework related to young children birth to age 8, and 2 years (3120 clock hours) of experience in a licensed childcare center or preschool, and 1 year of management experience.
• A current CDA or Early Childhood Teaching Credential, and an additional 12 semester hours or continuing education units in courses related to young children birth to age 8, and 2 years (3120 documented clock hours) of experience in a licensed childcare center or preschool, and 1 year of management experience. Any candidate with 12 hours of completed coursework must present franchisee with a written career development plan documenting how and when the remaining 6 hours of required coursework (ECE or continuing education) will be completed.

Responsibilities

​The assistant director’s responsibilities include assisting the education director in implementing the education director’s responsibilities. The education director’s responsibilities include the following:

ADMINISTRATIVE

• Maintain compliance with GSI QA Standards
• Maintain accurate record-keeping, both state and GSI requirements (e.g., children’s files, faculty files)
• Prepare reports as required by the franchisee and Director
• Manage classroom scheduling/schedule faculty
• Review Employee Handbook annually
• Conduct disaster drills (e.g., fire, tornado, intruder) in accordance with GSI QA Standards and state licensing requirements
• Maintain a school inventory (e.g., snacks, supplies)
• Plan and implement a program for her/his and faculty’s professional growth
• Prepare periodic reports on the state of the School

FISCAL

• Operate the School within budget
• Define a maintenance system for faculty
• Arrange for maintenance and repairs
• Manage payroll budget
• Purchase classroom equipment and supplies (indoor and outdoor)
• Purchase school supplies and snack

LICENSING

• Initiate and maintain a positive relationship with licensing agent/agency
• Maintain current licensing documentation
• Comply with all current licensing regulations

PERSONNEL

• Recruit, interview, hire and manage faculty
• Manage faculty schedule
• Conduct faculty orientation
• Complete faculty reviews: 90-day and annual
• Conduct monthly faculty meetings
• Maintain accurate faculty files
• Plan/implement bi-annual in-service meetings for faculty
• Plan first aid, CPR and any other required training
• Plan emergency preparedness training

SALES AND MARKETING

• Welcome all visitors to the School
• Answer the telephone using the GSI telephone script
• Conduct tours according to the GSI tour guidelines
• Follow through with all prospective customers
• Enroll new families
• Develop and maintain customer relations
• Implement an orientation program for new families
• Maintain a system of home-school communication (e.g., Daily Activity Reports, school newsletter)
• Conduct meetings with parent(s)/legal guardian(s) when appropriate
• Support the development and implementation of franchisee’s community outreach activities
• Organize a student teaching program

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
• Management: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus opportunities

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Required)
• Administrative: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,000