Childcare Assistant Director

Overview

Are you passionate about working with young children and helping them learn, explore, develop and achieve their maximum potential? Do you want to join a team of motivated educators and play a critical role in nurturing children and preparing them to become lifelong learners? If so, The Goddard School, Watertown, MA could be the right fit for you. Our school is a premier early childhood center serving children 6 weeks to 6 years.

Our curriculum and philosophy are inspired by Piaget and Erikson and focus on play-based learning. We seek to attract and retain the best educators by providing a supportive and collaborative culture and the tools they need to be successful in their roles.

• Supporting and/or maintaining appropriate staffing levels for enrollment in accordance with school policies and state regulations, including recruitment, selection and employee appraisals.
• Assisting in maintaining records pertaining to the administration of the School in accordance with state requirements in health and safety, enrollment and licensing.
• Leading and/or supporting teacher observations, training, coaching and orientation.
• Planning and enhancing community relations to promote community awareness of the School and its educational offerings.
• Advancing physical and intellectual competence by adapting program activities to meet the individual needs of the children.
• Communicating appropriately and professionally with both parents and fellow staff members.
• Providing positive guidance by supporting social and emotional development.
• Establishing positive and productive relationships with families.
• Understanding and implementing Goddard’s Health and Safety procedures.
• Participating in recommended training programs, conferences and other aspects of professional development.
• Arriving each day with a positive outlook and a great sense of humor.
• Other assigned responsibilities.

• A Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related field (will consider an Associate’s degree or higher with relevant 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 (3120 clock hours) of experience in a licensed childcare center or preschool, and 1 year of management experience.
• Management experience in a licensed childcare center or preschool.
• Minimum of 18 ECE credits.
• Director I or II Certification.
• Must be able to work between the hours of 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Meet the state qualifications and those set forth in the national hiring standards including:
• 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.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• PTO
• 401K
• Education Reimbursement
• Career Advancement and Coaching
• Bonus
• Discounts
• Other

The Goddard School of Watertown is an EOE
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• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Education and Training

• Staffing and Recruiting

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