The Goddard School® located in Third Lake, IL is seeking a motivated, energetic self‑starter to join our leadership team as an Assistant Director/Office Manager. This full‑time position includes closing the School daily at 6:00pm.
As an Assistant Director, you will help oversee the daily operations of the School while ensuring the highest standards of health, safety, education, and family experience. You will work closely with the Director to support staff, maintain licensing compliance, and foster strong, positive relationships with families and faculty.
We’re looking for someone who brings creativity, enthusiasm, and leadership — especially in areas like event planning, family engagement activities, faculty appreciation, and social media content creation.
*If you are lead teacher qualified, eager to grow, and willing to become director qualified within one year, this could be an excellent next step in your early childhood career.
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:
- Administrative Support:
- Assist in managing the day-to-day operations of the School during the afternoon until closing at 6pm.
- Handle administrative tasks such as scheduling, record-keeping, and reporting
- Ensure compliance with state childcare licensing regulations
- Staff Management:
- Support the recruitment, training and supervision of staff
- Provide ongoing professional development opportunities for teachers
- Manage and ensure the proper training of all staff members
- Plan and attend activities for the staff (and their families)
- Family and Community Engagement:
- Build and maintain positive relationships with parents and families
- Address parent concerns and provide regular communication with families
- Promote the schools within the community and participate in outreach activities
- Plan and attend activities for the families
- Health and Safety:
- Ensure a safe and healthy environment for children, staff, and visitors
- Conduct regular safety drills and maintain emergency preparedness
- Oversee the maintenance and cleanliness of the facility
- Regularly post on social media to help market the school
- Social Media :
- Regularly post on social media to help market the school
What We Offer:
- Competitive pay based on education and experience
- Bonus opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, matching Simple IRA , paid vacation days, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)
- A front-row seat to experience running a business with the owners on site – this could be a launchpad to owning your own School in the future
- Continued focus on your professional development
- State-of-the-Art facilities
- Community outreach opportunities
- Affiliation with leaders in the early childhood education industry
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree Preferred -Associates of Arts or Science Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, or a related field
- Must be a minimum of Teacher Qualified per Illinois guidelines.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong understanding of child development and early childhood education best practices.
- An inspirational leader and team builder
- Organized and able to multitask, strategically resolves challenges, and has a great attitude
- Demonstrate highly effective organizational, time management, and multitasking skills
- Have a genuine love for children and a strong commitment to education
- Must be able to close the school until 6pm
In The Goddard School®'s unique and flexible learning environment, child development is about more than just reaching milestones. It’s about turning everyday encounters into teachable moments, allowing children’s interests to influence their learning experiences through a balance of academic, mental, physical, and social-emotional growth.