Assistant Director

The Goddard School; Riverton (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

The Goddard School Riverton is seeking a motivated Assistant Director to oversee daily operations, support the Director, ensure licensing compliance, and foster strong relationships with families and the community.

Responsibilities include administrative support, staff recruitment and development, curriculum implementation of Wonder of Learning®, and maintaining a safe, engaging learning environment for children.

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.
• Excellent communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.

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 Wonder of Learning® program, designed to spark curiosity and growth.
• Family and Community Engagement: Build and maintain positive relationships with families.
• Health and Safety: Ensure licensing regulations and safety drills are conducted.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Love for children

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

The Goddard School located at:
12653 S 3600 W Riverton, UT 84065 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 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.

Join a Place Where Your Passion Inspires Their Potential

At The Goddard School® of Riverton, teaching is more than a job — it's a purpose. Every day, you'll help children build confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning through our research-based Wonder of Learning curriculum. The wonder of childhood begins with discovery, and your career here can be just as inspiring.

For more than 35 years, we've placed teachers at the heart of everything we do — because teachers place children at the heart of everything they do. We trust, empower, and celebrate our educators as the true difference-makers in our classrooms.

You'll find a warm, collaborative community where your ideas are valued, your well-being matters, and your professional growth is encouraged. From ongoing training and classroom resources to supportive leadership and a strong sense of belonging, you'll have everything you need to do what you love — and love where you do it.

Come grow with us, and be part of something extraordinary — where your passion helps children discover their fullest potential.

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.