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Description
Benefits:
- Benefits vary by location
- Bonus opportunities
- State-of-the-Art facilities
- Community outreach opportunities
- Affiliation with leaders in the early childhood education industry
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
The Goddard School located at Issaquah is looking for a motivated, self-starter for an Assistant Director position at our School! The Assistant Director of Excellence is responsible for ensuring the school consistently meets and exceeds all regulatory, accreditation, and organizational quality standards. This role focuses on compliance, operational excellence, and continuous quality improvement across the school.
The Assistant Director of Excellence works closely with the School Director and Assistant Director of Curriculum to support adherence to state licensing requirements, quality assurance standards, accreditation expectations, and program improvement initiatives while helping maintain a safe, compliant, and high-quality learning environment for children.
Nurture your growth. Empower your success. Join our welcoming community, where you can grow and make a real difference in children’s lives every day. If you’re passionate about education and children, and ready to advance your career, we’d love to hear from you!
Assistant Director Key Responsibilities:
Regulatory Compliance & Licensing
- Ensure full compliance with all state licensing regulations and maintain readiness for inspections at all times.
- Conduct routine internal audits of classrooms, documentation, and procedures to ensure adherence to licensing requirements.
- Maintain organized records for staff qualifications, training, ratios, background checks, and required documentation.
- Partner with leadership to address licensing findings and implement corrective action plans when necessary.
Quality Assurance & Brand Standards
- Monitor adherence to Goddard Quality Assurance (QA) standards and support the school in maintaining high program quality.
- Prepare the school for QA visits by conducting internal reviews and coaching staff on expectations.
- Ensure classrooms reflect the brand’s standards for environment, health, safety, and documentation.
Accreditation & Quality Programs
- Lead compliance and preparation for NAEYC
- Support implementation and documentation for Early Achievers quality improvement system.
- Oversee program alignment with MERIT professional development requirements and staff credential tracking.
School Quality Improvement
- Support the development and monitoring of the school’s continuous quality improvement plans.
- Analyze compliance and quality data to identify improvement opportunities.
- Collaborate with leadership to implement strategies that enhance program quality and operational excellence
Staff Support & Training
- Provide guidance and coaching to staff regarding compliance procedures and best practices.
- Conduct trainings on licensing regulations, health and safety standards, and documentation requirements.
- Ensure staff remain current with required trainings and certifications
Health, Safety & Risk Management
- Ensure compliance with health, sanitation, and safety protocols.
- Monitor incident reporting procedures and regulatory timelines.
- Conduct routine safety inspections of classrooms and playground areas
Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain documentation required for inspections, audits, and accreditation processes.
- Prepare reports for leadership regarding compliance status and improvement initiatives.
- Ensure timely completion of required state and organizational reports.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field preferred.
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in early childhood education leadership or program administration.
- Strong knowledge of state licensing regulations and quality standards.
- Experience with accreditation processes such as NAEYC preferred.
- Familiarity with Early Achievers and MERIT systems in Washington State preferred.
- Strong organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Wonder of Learning® is our exclusive education program designed to embrace how children learn best — through play and curiosity. Our curriculum is designed to make learning enjoyable while instilling vital 21st-century skills such as teamwork, problem-solving and social-emotional relationships.
Compensación: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
This Is Your Moment
The joy of childhood comes from those bright sparks of discovery -- moments that delight and surprise us. Your career at The Goddard School can be just as exciting. For more than 35 years, Goddard Schools have put each teacher at the heart of everything we do because teachers put each student at the heart of everything they do. The Goddard School trusts, empowers, and honors its exceptional educators. Develop your teaching skills in a vibrant and nurturing environment and make a difference in children's lives every day.
Each Goddard School location is privately owned and operated by Goddard Franchisor LLC franchisees. The Goddard School franchise owner(s) are the employers at each school, and the franchise owner(s) set their own wage and benefit programs, which vary by location.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Issaquah, Washington |
| Industry | Education |
| Salary | $25–$30 Per Hour |
| Company Size | 20 to 49 employees |
| Website | http://www.goddardschool.com/chicago/plainfield-joliet-theodore-street-il#moreFromThisSchool |
About Company
The Goddard School provides the foundation to encourage a child's lifelong love of learning .In our warm, caring atmosphere, dedicated teachers support the development of children from 6 weeks to 8 years old. Our year round program offers families the choice of either half day or full day schedule.
We are delighted to be the on-site owners of The Goddard School on Theodore Street in Plainfield. We welcome the opportunity for you to join our team by providing the best educational child care for children. Our play-based curriculum taught by our wonderful degreed teachers in a nurturing learning environment, is tailored to meet the social, intellectual, physical and emotional needs of each individual child. We are not a daycare, but rather a preschool with purpose.
Rundy and Karen Wells