Assistant Director

The Goddard School of Powhatan, VA; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State-of-the-Art facilities

Community outreach opportunities

Affiliation with leaders in the early

Job summary

The Goddard School in Powhatan, VA is seeking a motivated Assistant Director to support daily operations, uphold high standards of education and care, and assist the Director with staff management and licensing compliance.

This role focuses on building strong relationships with families and the community, coordinating curriculum initiatives, and ensuring a safe, nurturing environment that reflects our Wonder of Learning program.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education, or 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.
• Genuine love for children and commitment to high-quality education.
• Must pass required state background checks and meet state minimum education, experience and credential 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 our Wonder of Learning program to spark curiosity and growth
• Family and Community Engagement: Build and maintain positive relationships with families
• Health and Safety: Conduct safety drills, maintain emergency preparedness and licensing compliance

Skills

Team leadership

Classroom management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Early childhood education knowledge

Education

Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

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

The Goddard School located at: 1585 Oakbridge Dr Powhatan, Virginia 23139 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 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

* 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.