Closing Assistant Director​/Office Manager

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

The Goddard School located in Third Lake, IL is seeking a motivated, energetic self‑starter to join our leadership team as an Assistant Director/Office Manager
. This full‑time position includes closing the school daily at 6:00pm.

As an Assistant Director, you will help oversee the daily operations of the school while ensuring the highest standards of health, safety, education, and family experience. You will work closely with the Director to support staff, maintain licensing compliance, and foster strong, positive relationships with families and faculty.

We’re looking for someone who brings creativity, enthusiasm, and leadership—especially in areas like event planning, family engagement activities, faculty appreciation, and social media content creation.

If you are Lead Teacher qualified, eager to grow, and willing to become Director qualified within one year, this could be an excellent next step in your early childhood career.

Nurture your growth. Empower your success. Join our welcoming community, where you can grow and make a real difference in children’s lives every day. If you’re passionate about education and children, and ready to advance your career, we’d love to hear from you!

• Assist in managing the day‑to‑day operations of the school from afternoon until closing at 6:00pm.
• Handle administrative tasks such as scheduling, record‑keeping, and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with state childcare licensing regulations.

• Support recruitment, training, and supervision of staff.
• Provide ongoing professional development opportunities for teachers.
• Manage and ensure proper training of all staff members.
• Plan and attend activities for the staff and their families.

• Build and maintain positive relationships with parents and families.
• Address parent concerns and provide regular communication with families.
• Promote the school within the community and participate in outreach activities.
• Plan and attend activities for the families.

• Ensure a safe and healthy environment for children, staff, and visitors.
• Conduct regular safety drills and maintain emergency preparedness.
• Oversee the maintenance and cleanliness of the facility.
• Regularly post on social media to help market the school.

• Regularly post on social media to help market the school.

• Competitive pay based on education and experience.
• Bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, matching Simple IRA, paid vacation days, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO).
• A front‑row seat to experience running a business with the owners on site – this could be a launchpad to owning your own school in the future.
• Continued focus on your professional development.
• State‑of‑the‑art facilities.
• Community outreach opportunities.
• Affiliation with leaders in the early childhood education industry.

• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred—Associate’s of Arts or Science in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, or a related field.
• Must be a minimum of Teacher Qualified per Illinois guidelines.
• Must be Lead Teacher qualified, with desire to become Director qualified within one year.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong understanding of child development and early childhood education best practices.
• Inspirational leader and team builder.
• Organized and able to multitask, strategically resolve challenges, and maintain a positive attitude.
• Demonstrates highly effective organizational, time‑management, and multitasking skills.
• Genuine love for children and a strong commitment to education.
• Must be able to close the school until 6:00pm.

In The Goddard School’s unique and flexible learning environment, child development is about more than just reaching milestones. It’s about turning everyday encounters into teachable moments, allowing children’s interests to influence their learning experiences through a balance of academic, mental, physical, and social‑emotional growth.

Each Goddard School location is privately owned and operated by Goddard Franchisor LLC franchisees. The Goddard School franchise owner(s) are the employers at each school, and the franchise owner(s) set their own wage and benefit programs, which vary by location.