Assistant Director

Overview

A Director at The Goddard School is responsible for managing the program and curriculum. Additionally, the Director may be responsible for certain business tasks as delegated by the franchisee. This is a salaried position with bonus opportunities. A Director’s salary is based on the School’s locale, tuition rates and the candidate’s education/experience.

The franchisee selects the specifics of the bonus plan for the Director. The most common bonus program is a quarterly system where a Director may earn up to five percent of his/her gross salary. The following categories are commonly considered in assessing a Director’s goal bonus:

• FTE (enrollment/maintenance)
• Payroll
• Quality Assurance
• Snack Budget
• Supply Budget
• Summer Program

Director responsibilities may include management of program, curriculum, and related administrative tasks as applicable to the role.

A Director must meet the qualifications of his/her state and those set forth in the National Standards for Hiring (see (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).), including the following:

• 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 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

All candidates, including those who wish to be considered for the position of acting Director or 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 hours of 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 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 coursework related to young children birth to age 8, and 2 years 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 of experience in a licensed childcare center or preschool, and 1 year of management experience.

Director’s responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Plan and schedule administrative duties
• Maintain accurate record-keeping, both state and GSI requirements (eg, children’s files, faculty files)
• Prepare reports
• Manage classroom scheduling/schedule faculty
• Review Employee Handbook annually
• Implement a health program including communication with a healthcare consultant
• Maintain a list of local agencies able to help children with special needs
• Maintain a list of local pediatricians, dentists, etc.
• Conduct disaster drills (eg, fire, tornado) in accordance with GSI QA Standards and state licensing requirements
• Maintain compliance with GSI QA Standards
• Maintain a school inventory (eg, snacks, supplies)
• Contribute to the Directors’ Corner on Connect
• Plan and implement a program for professional growth
• Prepare periodic reports on the state of the School

• Operate the School within budget
• Define a maintenance system for faculty (eg, classroom repairs)
• Arrange for maintenance and repairs
• Manage payroll budget
• Manage petty…