Director or Assistant Director

This position is for the 27084 Birnham Woods, Spring, TX 77386 Goddard School location. Please check location is acceptable to you before applying!

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.

• 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

• 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 field1, including 18 semester hours of completed coursework, including 12 hours2 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 field1 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 field1, including 18 hours of completed coursework related to young children birth to age 8, and 2 years (3120 clock hours) 2 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[1], and 2 years (3120 clock hours)[2] 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 cash
• Manage registration budget
• Purchase classroom equipment and supplies (indoor and outdoor)
• Maintain budget and/or purchase school supplies and snack

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

• Recruit, interview, hire and manage faculty
• Manage faculty schedule
• Conduct faculty orientation
• Complete faculty reviews: 90-day and annual
• Conduct monthly faculty meetings
• Develop and maintain a substitute teacher list
• Maintain accurate faculty files
• Plan/implement bi-annual in-service meetings…