Assistant Director

Benefits:

• Bonus opportunities
• Professional development
• State-of-the-Art facilities
• Affiliation with leaders in the early childhood education industry
• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Join the dynamic team at The Goddard School® at:
301 Riverfront Blvd, Elmwood Park, NJ 07407 as our School Assistant Director! We’re seeking a passionate and proactive leader to oversee daily operations, support a team of dedicated educators and ensure a high-quality learning environment for children and families. As Assistant Director, you’ll uphold brand and licensing standards, assist with staff development, implement our Wonder of Learning® proprietary curriculum and build strong school-family-community relationships.

Nurture your growth. Empower your success. Apply today and become part of a supportive, purpose-driven team that is shaping the future—one child, one family and one educator at a time.

• Leadership and Administration:
  Lead daily operations while upholding brand, regulatory and policy standards
• Curriculum and Program Development:
  Deliver our proprietary Wonder of Learning® program, designed to spark curiosity, support individual growth and inspire a lifelong love of learning
• Family and Community Engagement:
  Build strong relationships with families and promote the School in the community
• Health and Safety:
  Maintain a safe, clean and prepared environment for children, staff and visitors

• Daily working hours of 9:00am - 6:00pm
• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, or a related field
• At least 3 years of experience teaching in early childhood education and 1+ year in a leadership role
• Strong knowledge of child development, early learning best practices and team leadership
• Excellent communication, organizational and problem-solving skills
• A genuine love for children and commitment to high-quality education
• Must pass required state background checks and meet state minimum education, experience and credential requirements

* Wonder of Learning® is our exclusive education program designed to embrace how children learn best — through play and curiosity. Our curriculum is designed to make learning enjoyable while instilling vital 21st-century skills such as teamwork, problem-solving and social-emotional relationships.