Goddard School
Goddard School Director of Education Parsippany, New Jersey Apply Now
Overview and Compensation 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. A Director’s salary is based on the School’s locale, tuition rates and the candidate’s education/experience. General Qualifications A Director must meet the qualifications of his/her state and those set forth in the National Standards for Hiring, 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 Educational Qualifications All candidates 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 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 field and 1 year of experience working 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 completed 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 of Education Responsibilities Director’s responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Curriculum Development:
Plan, develop, and continuously improve the school's curriculum, ensuring that it meets state standards and is designed to best prepare students, particularly in early education programs. Lesson Planning & Instructional Support:
Collaborate with teachers to create lesson plans and instructional materials that align with curriculum goals. Teacher Training & Professional Development:
Organize and ensure that all required trainings are current and up to date. Assessment & Evaluation Programs:
Develop and implement assessment programs to evaluate the effectiveness of the curriculum. Classroom Observation & Teacher Support:
Conduct classroom observations and provide actionable feedback to teachers. Family Experience & Engagement:
Oversee initiatives to create a positive and inclusive family experience. Health & Safety Compliance:
Conduct monthly self-reviews and prepare a Quality Assurance (QA) Report to evaluate health and safety compliance. Administrative:
Maintain accurate record-keeping and prepare reports. Fiscal:
Operate the School within budget and manage payroll budget. Personnel:
Recruit, interview, hire and manage faculty. Sales and Marketing:
Welcome all visitors to the School and conduct tours according to guidelines.
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Overview and Compensation 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. A Director’s salary is based on the School’s locale, tuition rates and the candidate’s education/experience. General Qualifications A Director must meet the qualifications of his/her state and those set forth in the National Standards for Hiring, 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 Educational Qualifications All candidates 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 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 field and 1 year of experience working 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 completed 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 of Education Responsibilities Director’s responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Curriculum Development:
Plan, develop, and continuously improve the school's curriculum, ensuring that it meets state standards and is designed to best prepare students, particularly in early education programs. Lesson Planning & Instructional Support:
Collaborate with teachers to create lesson plans and instructional materials that align with curriculum goals. Teacher Training & Professional Development:
Organize and ensure that all required trainings are current and up to date. Assessment & Evaluation Programs:
Develop and implement assessment programs to evaluate the effectiveness of the curriculum. Classroom Observation & Teacher Support:
Conduct classroom observations and provide actionable feedback to teachers. Family Experience & Engagement:
Oversee initiatives to create a positive and inclusive family experience. Health & Safety Compliance:
Conduct monthly self-reviews and prepare a Quality Assurance (QA) Report to evaluate health and safety compliance. Administrative:
Maintain accurate record-keeping and prepare reports. Fiscal:
Operate the School within budget and manage payroll budget. Personnel:
Recruit, interview, hire and manage faculty. Sales and Marketing:
Welcome all visitors to the School and conduct tours according to guidelines.
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