Director​/Assistant Director - Preschool​/Early Childhood Education

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The Goddard School located in Pflugerville, TX is looking for an outstanding Director or Assistant Director (based on relevant experience) to join our management team. This is a potentially long-term and rewarding position with growth opportunities for the right applicant.

Prior office experience at a licensed child care center is a HUGE plus!

The selected applicant will receive a very competitive pay package that includes the following:

• Competitive base pay, depending on experience and qualifications
• Available comprehensive health insurance benefits (medical, dental, and vision)
• Childcare assistance for up to two children
• Paid Time-Off and Holiday Pay, up to 22 days in total each year
• Professional Development assistance and other training opportunities via Goddard Systems University (GSU)

The applicant must meet the following general requirements for the job:

• Ability to hear the conversational voice, with or without a hearing aid
• Ability to see and read newsprint, with or without corrective lenses
• Ability to speak and be understood under normal circumstances
• Ability to lift and carry children and other items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to use arms, hands, legs, and feet, with or without corrective devices; this includes the ability to evacuate the building during emergencies
• Ability to handle crisis situations, especially where children are involved
• Ability to respond immediately to emergency situations
• Previous management experience in a licensed childcare facility or experience managing faculty/staff

The applicant must meet one or more of the following criteria regarding their education credentials:

• A High School diploma or higher. Currently valid industry credentials such as a CDA, combined with prior experience in the role, highly preferred.

While this job requires you to step into the Education Director role when needed, there are a few specific skills we are looking for in the applicants.

• Ability to hit the ground running. Prior experience in the role is highly preferred, but we are open to quick learners, too.
• Thorough knowledge of Texas Minimum Standards for licensed childcare centers
• Placing monthly orders for classroom and school supplies
• Knowledge of early childhood learning curriculum
• Train and mentor classroom teachers with curriculum, lesson planning and enrichment programs
• Ability to handle occasional behavioral issues in classrooms
• Conduct tours for families (in-person & virtual) and do lead follow ups
• Plan and host marketing events and open houses to drive new enrollments
• Knowledge of social media marketing
• Reliable and flexible with working hours. This job does require a few evenings and weekends!
• Keeping up with office paperwork (children's files etc.), working the phones and being that friendly face everyone loves to see each morning!

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