Assistant Director

The Goddard School; Edmond (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Professional development

Career advancement

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Collaborative work culture

Job summary

The Goddard School in Edmond, OK is seeking an Assistant Director to support daily operations ensuring the health and well‑being of children, families and faculty in a nurturing environment.

The role covers administrative tasks, licensing compliance, personnel development, and program support, with opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative culture.

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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate state and GSI records.
• Manage classroom scheduling/schedule faculty.
• Review Employee Handbook annually.
• Conduct disaster drills per licensing requirements.
• Maintain licensing documentation and compliance.
• Plan and implement a program for professional growth.
• Welcome all visitors; answer calls; schedule tours.
• Develop and maintain customer relations with families.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Record-keeping

Scheduling

Staff training

Customer relations

Education

High school diploma

OK Director's Credential preferred

Prior classroom experience (Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Kindergarten)

Job description

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