Assistant Director

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


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  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


• Closed the week of Christmas


• Medical, dental, vision, life and supplemental insurance for full time employees


• Staff lounge stocked with free snacks and coffee


• And so much more!