The Goddard School Hiring for Assistant Education Director Job at Rocky Hill, CT Full Time

Overview

An assistant director at The Goddard School® is responsible for assisting in the management of the program and curriculum. Additionally, the franchisee or director may delegate certain business tasks to the assistant director.

Educational Qualifications

All candidates who wish to be considered for the position of 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 documented hours of completed coursework related to young children birth to age 8, and management experience in a licensed childcare center or preschool.
• Head Teacher Certification is a plus

Responsibilities

The assistant director’s responsibilities include assisting the education director in implementing the education director’s responsibilities. The education director’s responsibilities include the following:
ADMINISTRATIVE

• Maintain compliance with GSI QA Standards
• Maintain accurate record-keeping, both state and GSI requirements (e.g., children’s files, faculty files)
• Prepare reports as required by the franchisee
• Manage classroom scheduling/schedule faculty
• Review Employee Handbook annually
• Implement a health program including communication with the School’s healthcare consultant
• Conduct disaster drills (e.g., fire, tornado, intruder) in accordance with GSI QA Standards and state licensing requirements
• Maintain a school inventory (e.g., snacks, supplies)
• Contribute to the Directors’ Corner on Goddard Connect
• Plan and implement a program for her/his and faculty’s professional growth
• Prepare periodic reports on the state of the School

FISCAL

• Operate the School within budget
• Define a maintenance system for faculty
• Arrange for maintenance and repairs
• Manage payroll budget
• Manage petty cash
• Manage registration budget
• Purchase classroom equipment and supplies (indoor and outdoor)
• Purchase school supplies and snack

LICENSING

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

PERSONNEL

• 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 for faculty
• Plan first aid, CPR and any other required training
• Plan emergency preparedness training

PROGRAM, PROGRAM SUPPORT, and PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Conduct monthly classroom observations
• Keep abreast of research and development in the field of early childhood development
• Maintain a resource library at the School
• Plan/implement professional development programs
• Promote active participation in GSU
• Actively participate in professional organizations, conferences and lectures
• Program/Curriculum Development
• Conduct classroom ratio checks throughout the day
• Implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum within the context of the local school district
• Implement monthly themes
• Incorporate GSI curriculum resources
• Plan and implement a year-round calendar
• Schedule shared classroom and outdoor space and equipment
• Plan and implement procedures for maintaining accurate classroom records
• Provide faculty assistance with lesson plan preparation and theme development
• Review lesson plans
• Review Daily Activity Reports
• Review children’s portfolios regularly
• Ensure that each classroom has an effective management system in place
• Plan and implement visitors/activities
• Develop and implement a nutritious snack program
• Develop and implement a transition system
• Implement a playground safety program
• Conduct curriculum meetings three times per year

SALES AND MARKETING

• Welcome all visitors to the School
• Answer the telephone using the GSI telephone script
• Conduct tours according to the GSI tour guidelines
• Follow through with all prospective customers
• Enroll new families
• Develop and maintain customer relations
• Implement an orientation program for new families
• Maintain a system of home-school communication (e.g., Daily Activity Reports, school newsletter)
• Conduct meetings with parent(s)/legal guardian(s) when appropriate
• Support the development and implementation of franchisee’s community outreach activities
• Organize a student teaching program

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,000.00 – $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Early Childhood Education: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location