Goddard School
Director/ Assistant Director of Education
Goddard School, Moorestown, New Jersey, United States,
Goddard School - Director/Assistant Director of Education
Location:
Moorestown, New JerseyOverview and Compensation:
This position will be required to implement the new Goddard Proprietary Wonder of Learning Curriculum. The Director of Education 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 with bonus opportunities based on the School’s locale, tuition rates, and the candidate’s education/experience. The most common bonus program is a quarterly system where a Director may earn up to five percent of his/her gross salary, assessed based on categories such as FTE (enrollment/maintenance), Payroll, Quality Assurance, Supply Budget, and Summer Program.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 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 devicesAbility 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:
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 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, along with 1 year of management experience.A current CDA or Early Childhood Teaching Credential, and an additional 12 semester hours in courses related to young children birth to age 8, along with 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:Administrative:
Plan and schedule administrative duties, maintain accurate record-keeping, prepare reports, manage classroom scheduling, review Employee Handbook, conduct disaster drills, maintain compliance with GSI QA Standards, and prepare periodic reports on the state of the School.Fiscal:
Operate the School within budget, manage payroll budget, manage petty cash, purchase classroom equipment and supplies, and maintain budget for school supplies and snacks.Licensing:
Initiate and maintain a positive relationship with licensing agent/agency, maintain current licensing documentation, and ensure compliance with licensing regulations.Personnel:
Recruit, interview, hire and manage faculty, conduct faculty orientation, and plan/implement training for faculty.Program Development:
Conduct classroom ratio checks, implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum, and ensure that each classroom has an effective management system in place.Sales and Marketing:
Welcome all visitors to the School, conduct tours, enroll new families, and maintain community relations.
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Location:
Moorestown, New JerseyOverview and Compensation:
This position will be required to implement the new Goddard Proprietary Wonder of Learning Curriculum. The Director of Education 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 with bonus opportunities based on the School’s locale, tuition rates, and the candidate’s education/experience. The most common bonus program is a quarterly system where a Director may earn up to five percent of his/her gross salary, assessed based on categories such as FTE (enrollment/maintenance), Payroll, Quality Assurance, Supply Budget, and Summer Program.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 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 devicesAbility 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:
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 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, along with 1 year of management experience.A current CDA or Early Childhood Teaching Credential, and an additional 12 semester hours in courses related to young children birth to age 8, along with 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:Administrative:
Plan and schedule administrative duties, maintain accurate record-keeping, prepare reports, manage classroom scheduling, review Employee Handbook, conduct disaster drills, maintain compliance with GSI QA Standards, and prepare periodic reports on the state of the School.Fiscal:
Operate the School within budget, manage payroll budget, manage petty cash, purchase classroom equipment and supplies, and maintain budget for school supplies and snacks.Licensing:
Initiate and maintain a positive relationship with licensing agent/agency, maintain current licensing documentation, and ensure compliance with licensing regulations.Personnel:
Recruit, interview, hire and manage faculty, conduct faculty orientation, and plan/implement training for faculty.Program Development:
Conduct classroom ratio checks, implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum, and ensure that each classroom has an effective management system in place.Sales and Marketing:
Welcome all visitors to the School, conduct tours, enroll new families, and maintain community relations.
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