Assistant Director

The Goddard School of Carlisle, PA; Carlisle (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Training & development

Employee discounts

Bonus opportunities

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

The Goddard School of Carlisle, PA is seeking an Assistant Director to help oversee daily operations and uphold the highest standards of education and care. This role supports the Director in managing staff, compliance, and community relationships at our Carlisle campus.

The successful candidate will hold an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field, have 3+ years of early childhood teaching experience, and demonstrate strong leadership, communication, and organizational

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• At least 3 years of experience teaching in early childhood education.
• Pass required state background checks and meet state requirements.
• Strong knowledge of child development and classroom management.

Responsibilities

• Administrative Support: assist in managing day-to-day operations of the school.
• Staff Management: recruit, train, develop and supervise staff.
• Curriculum and Program Development: assist in implementing Wonder of Learning program.
• Family and Community Engagement: build positive relationships with families and the community.
• Health and Safety: conduct safety drills and ensure licensing compliance.

Skills

Staff management

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Child development knowledge

Curriculum development

Education

Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Job description

Benefits

• 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
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement

The Goddard School located at: 1538 Commerce Avenue Carlisle, PA 17015 is looking for a motivated, self-starter for an Assistant Director position at our School! The Assistant Director will assist in overseeing the daily operations of the school, ensuring the highest standards of education and care. This role involves supporting the Director in managing staff, maintaining compliance with licensing requirements and fostering positive relationships with families and the community.

Assistant Director Key Responsibilities

• Administrative Support: Assist in managing the day-to-day operations of the School
• Staff Management: Support the recruitment, training, development and supervision of staff
• Curriculum and Program Development: Assist in the implementation of our proprietary Wonder of Learning program*, designed to spark curiosity, support individual growth and inspire a lifelong love of learning
• Family and Community Engagement: Build and maintain positive relationships with families
• Health and Safety: Conduct regular safety drills, maintain emergency preparedness and licensing regulations to ensure a secure environment

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, or a related field
• At least 3 years of experience teaching in early childhood education

• Strong knowledge of child development, early learning best practices, team leadership and classroom management
• Excellent communication, organizational and problem-solving skills
• A genuine love for children and commitment to providing high-quality education
• Must pass required state background checks and meet state minimum education, experience and credential requirements

* 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.