Goddard School
Director of Education
Goddard School, Moorestown, New Jersey, United States,
Goddard School Director of Education
Moorestown, New JerseyOverview and Compensation:
A Director of Education at The Goddard School is responsible for managing and mentoring our programs and implementing our new curriculum. Additionally, they are responsible for daily mentoring the staff and may be responsible for certain business tasks as delegated by the franchisee. This is a salaried position with bonus opportunities. Salary is based on the School’s performance, market tuition rates, and the candidate’s education/experience. The franchisee selects the specifics of the bonus plan for the position. The most common bonus program is a quarterly system where you may earn up to five percent of your gross salary. The following categories are commonly considered in assessing the goal bonuses:FTE (enrollment/maintenance)PayrollQuality AssuranceSnack BudgetSupply BudgetSummer ProgramQuality of the CurriculumLeadership abilitiesGeneral 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 aidAbility to see and read newsprint, with or without corrective lensesAbility to speak and be understood under normal circumstancesAbility to use arms, hands, legs, and feet, with or without corrective devices; this includes the ability to evacuate the building during emergenciesAbility to handle crisis situations, especially where children are involvedAbility to respond immediately to emergency situationsPrevious management experience in a licensed childcare facility or experience managing faculty/staffEducational Qualifications:
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 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 Responsibilities:
Director’s responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:Administrative:
Plan and schedule administrative duties, maintain accurate record-keeping, prepare reports, manage classroom scheduling, review Employee Handbook annually, implement a health program, conduct disaster drills, maintain compliance with GSI QA Standards, and contribute to the Directors’ Corner on Connect.Fiscal:
Operate the School within budget, manage payroll budget, manage petty cash, and purchase classroom equipment and supplies.Licensing:
Initiate and maintain a positive relationship with licensing agent/agency.Personnel:
Recruit, interview, hire and manage faculty, conduct faculty orientation, and plan emergency preparedness training.Program, Program Support, and Professional Development:
Conduct monthly classroom observations, maintain a resource library, and promote active participation in GSU.Sales and Marketing:
Welcome all visitors to the School, conduct tours, enroll new families, and develop and maintain community relations.
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Moorestown, New JerseyOverview and Compensation:
A Director of Education at The Goddard School is responsible for managing and mentoring our programs and implementing our new curriculum. Additionally, they are responsible for daily mentoring the staff and may be responsible for certain business tasks as delegated by the franchisee. This is a salaried position with bonus opportunities. Salary is based on the School’s performance, market tuition rates, and the candidate’s education/experience. The franchisee selects the specifics of the bonus plan for the position. The most common bonus program is a quarterly system where you may earn up to five percent of your gross salary. The following categories are commonly considered in assessing the goal bonuses:FTE (enrollment/maintenance)PayrollQuality AssuranceSnack BudgetSupply BudgetSummer ProgramQuality of the CurriculumLeadership abilitiesGeneral 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 aidAbility to see and read newsprint, with or without corrective lensesAbility to speak and be understood under normal circumstancesAbility to use arms, hands, legs, and feet, with or without corrective devices; this includes the ability to evacuate the building during emergenciesAbility to handle crisis situations, especially where children are involvedAbility to respond immediately to emergency situationsPrevious management experience in a licensed childcare facility or experience managing faculty/staffEducational Qualifications:
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 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 Responsibilities:
Director’s responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:Administrative:
Plan and schedule administrative duties, maintain accurate record-keeping, prepare reports, manage classroom scheduling, review Employee Handbook annually, implement a health program, conduct disaster drills, maintain compliance with GSI QA Standards, and contribute to the Directors’ Corner on Connect.Fiscal:
Operate the School within budget, manage payroll budget, manage petty cash, and purchase classroom equipment and supplies.Licensing:
Initiate and maintain a positive relationship with licensing agent/agency.Personnel:
Recruit, interview, hire and manage faculty, conduct faculty orientation, and plan emergency preparedness training.Program, Program Support, and Professional Development:
Conduct monthly classroom observations, maintain a resource library, and promote active participation in GSU.Sales and Marketing:
Welcome all visitors to the School, conduct tours, enroll new families, and develop and maintain community relations.
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