Assistant Director

The Goddard School® located in Overland Park, KS is seeking a motivated self-starter for the position of Assistant Director.

The candidate must have exemplary leadership skills, excellent communication skills, sales and marketing experience and a good understanding of National and State Preschool Standards. The candidate must also have a proven record of supporting a faculty in all aspects of education including training and mentoring. A bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or Elementary Education, and management experience in a licensed preschool, childcare center, or private/public school are preferred. A director's license is required.

The Goddard School® is renowned for its FLEX Learning Program that is designed to instill a life-long love of learning -- "Learning for Fun, Learning for Life." The Goddard School is the leader in the franchised preschool industry, continuing to set the standard for excellence while experiencing unparalleled growth. Each school is independently owned and operated, with the owner being a part of the school administration team. Our faculty is comprised of loving and dedicated professional teachers who understand each child's needs.

Our ideal Assistant Director is a rising leader, an empathetic supporter, a passionate educator, an attentive listener, an avid learner, an excellent communicator, and a team player who can motivate and inspire others. The Director’s responsibilities encompass a wide range of tasks that center around promoting the School’s programs and initiatives.

The Assistant Director will:

• Assist the School in the implementation and support of all School programs & initiatives
• Assist the School in the selection and training of faculty
• Support, coach, and establish strong bonds with faculty
• Manage and execute professional training programs for faculty
• Develop and oversee special and innovative programs to promote the School’s goals
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with our families
• Promote School program and initiatives
• Help grow and sustain consistent enrollment
• Promote Goddard Systems Quality Assurance
• Attend to each family's needs
• Promote and project a positive, sensitive, and supportive outlook
• Maintain a safe and nurturing environment for all children, parents, and faculty
• Maintain school licensing; manage payroll and inventory budgets of the School
• Perform any other task required for the daily operation of the School

Job Requirements

• Meets the minimum KS licensing requirements (Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education preferred)
• Prefer 4 years’ experience in a licensed preschool/childcare
• Must have prior experience in supporting and managing preschool faculty
• Excellent Verbal and Written Communication Skills
• Work closely with multiple supervisors, faculty, parents, and children
• Aptitude for technology in education including use of Smart Boards
• Familiarity with State licensing requirements
• Understanding of S.T.E.A.M. and 21st Century Learning Skills
• Commitment to Professional Development
• Director's license for over 100 students

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location