At The Goddard School, we are dedicated to providing exceptional care and early childhood education for children in a nurturing, supportive environment. We are seeking a passionate and experienced Assistant Director to assist with the daily operations of the school, ensuring the health and well-being of all children, families and faculty!
Educational Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Prior management experience
- Prior classroom experience (Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Kindergarten)
- Oklahoma Director's Credential preferred
- Strong written and communication skills
- Displays fluency in written and oral communication
- A strong desire to mold and shape the minds of young children
Assistant Director Responsibilities
Assistant Director’s responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
ADMINISTRATIVE
- Maintain accurate record-keeping, both state and GSI requirements (eg, children’s files, faculty files)
- Manage classroom scheduling/schedule faculty
- Review Employee Handbook annually.
- Conduct disaster drills (eg, fire, tornado) in accordance with GSI QA Standards and state licensing requirements
- Maintain compliance with GSI QA Standards
- Maintain a school inventory (eg, snacks, supplies)
- Plan and implement a program for professional growth
- Welcome all visitors to the School
- Answer telephone calls
- Schedule tours
- Follow through with all prospective customers
- Develop and maintain customer relations
- Conduct an orientation program for new families
- Conduct meetings with parent(s)/legal guardian(s) when necessary
- Develop and maintain community relations
LICENSING
- Initiate and maintain a positive relationship with licensing agent/agency
- Maintain current licensing documentation
- Maintain licensing regulations
PERSONNEL
- Manage faculty schedule
- Conduct faculty orientation
- 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
- Conduct classroom ratio checks
- Plan and implement a year-round calendar
- Plan and implement procedures for maintaining accurate classroom records
- Provide faculty assistance with lesson plan preparation and theme development
- Review lesson plan books weekly
- Review posted lesson plans monthly
- Review Daily Activity Reports periodically
- Review children’s portfolios regularly
- Ensure that each classroom has an effective management system in place
- Plan and implement visitors/activities
What we offer:
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
- A collaborative and inclusive work culture
- Medical, dental, vision, life and supplemental insurance for full time employees