Assistant Director

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Training & development

State-of-the-Art facilities

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Goddard School in Powhatan, Virginia is seeking an Assistant Director to help oversee daily school operations and support the Director in staff management and licensing compliance. The role focuses on delivering high-quality early childhood education, fostering strong family relationships and community ties, and ensuring a safe, nurturing learning environment.

Ideal candidates bring at least 2 years of early childhood teaching experience, excellent communication, organizational skills, and a

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, or related field.
• At least 2 years of experience teaching in early childhood education.
• Strong knowledge of child development and best practices in early learning.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Pass state background checks and meet state 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 implementing the Wonder of Learning program.
• Family and Community Engagement: Build and maintain positive relationships with families.
• Health and Safety: Conduct safety drills, maintain licensing requirements and ensure a secure environment.

Skills

Staff management

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Education

Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Overview

The Goddard School located at 1585 Oakbridge Dr Powhatan, Virginia 23139 is looking for a motivated, self-starter for an Assistant Director position. 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

• State-of-the-Art facilities
• Community outreach opportunities
• Affiliation with leaders in the early childhood education industry
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance

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 2 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