Assistant Director

The Goddard School of Cornelius, NC; Cornelius (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Job summary

The Goddard School of Cornelius, NC is seeking a motivated Assistant Director to help oversee daily operations and ensure high standards of education and care at our Cornelius location. The role supports the Director in staff management, licensing compliance, and community relations to foster a welcoming school environment.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education or related field and have at least 3 years of teaching experience in early childhood settings, with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, child development, education or related field.
• At least 3 years of teaching experience in early childhood education.
• Strong knowledge of child development and classroom management.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Pass state background checks and meet licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Administrative Support: Assist in managing the day-to-day operations of the School
• Staff Management: Support recruitment, training, development and supervision of staff
• Curriculum and Program Development: Assist in the implementation of novel curriculum
• 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
• Administrative functions including data entry, filing, and ordering supplies

Skills

Communication

Team Leadership

Classroom Management

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, or related field

Job description

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance

The Goddard School located at: 18110 Manhatten Parkway Cornelius, NC 28031 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.

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
• Staff Management: Support the recruitment, training, development and supervision of staff
• Curriculum and Program Development: Assist in the implementation of novel curriculum
• 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
• Administrative functions including data entry, filing, and ordering supplies

Qualifications

• Bachelor'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