Assistant Director

The Goddard School; Pearland (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

The Goddard School Pearland is seeking an Assistant Director to support daily operations, staff oversight, and family engagement in a caring, educational environment.

You will help implement our Wonder of Learning program and ensure licensing compliance while fostering partnerships with families and the community. This role emphasizes leadership and organizational excellence.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher in early childhood education or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience in early childhood education.
• Strong knowledge of child development and best practices in early learning.
• Excellent communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Love for children and commitment to high-quality education.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing day-to-day school operations.
• Oversee enrollment tours, leads, billing and collections.
• Support recruitment, training, development and supervision of staff.
• Assist in implementing Wonder of Learning program to spark curiosity and lifelong learning.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with families and community.
• Ensure health, safety and licensing compliance through regular drills and procedures.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Child development knowledge

Education

Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education

Tools

None

Job description

The Goddard School located at: 2151 Kingsley Drive Pearland, TX 77584 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!

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Assistant Director Key Responsibilities

• Administrative Support: Assist in managing the day-to-day operations of the School
• Enrollment/Administration: Manage school tours and enrollment leads, along with billing and collections
• 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.

Each Goddard School location is privately owned and operated by Goddard Franchisor LLC franchisees. The Goddard School franchise owner(s) are the employers at each school, and the franchise owner(s) set their own wage and benefit programs, which vary by location.