Assistant Director: Lead Early Childhood Ops & Learning

The Goddard School; Gambrills (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affiliation with leaders in the early

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Bonus opportunities

State-of-the-Art facilities

Training & development

Community outreach opportunities

Job summary

The Goddard School in Gambrills, MD is seeking an Assistant Director to help oversee daily school operations and ensure high standards of education and care. You will support the Director in staff management, licensing compliance and fostering positive relationships with families and the community.

Join a program dedicated to Wonder of Learning and continuous improvement, with opportunities for training, development, and impact in a nurturing, child-centered setting.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, or 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 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 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 and growth.
• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Job description

The Goddard School in Gambrills, MD is seeking an Assistant Director to help oversee daily school operations and ensure high standards of education and care. You will support the Director in staff management, licensing compliance and fostering positive relationships with families and the community.

Join a program dedicated to Wonder of Learning and continuous improvement, with opportunities for training, development, and impact in a nurturing, child-centered setting.