Assistant Director

The Goddard School of Macomb, MI; Macomb Township (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits vary by location

Bonus opportunities

State-of-the-Art facilities

Community outreach opportunities

Affiliation with leaders in the early

401(k)

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Goddard School of Macomb, MI is seeking a motivated self-starter for an Assistant Director to oversee daily operations, ensure the highest standards of education and care, and assist the Director with staffing, licensing compliance, and community relationships.

This role supports a proprietary Wonder of Learning program, focuses on family engagement, health and safety, and fostering a positive, inclusive environment where children grow, explore and thrive in partnership with families and

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.

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 ensure compliance with licensing regulations to ensure a secure environment

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Classroom management

Education

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

Job description

Benefits:

• Benefits vary by location
• 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
• Employee discounts

The Goddard School located at: 53300 Hayes Rd. Macomb, MI 48042, is looking for a motivatedself-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, NAEYC Accreditation, 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 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 ensure compliance with 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 managementExcellent 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.