Assistant Operations Director

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Bonus opportunities

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Training & development

State-of-the-Art facilities

Community outreach opportunities

Industry leadership affiliation

Job summary

The Goddard School in Alpharetta, GA is seeking an Assistant Director of Operations to lead day-to-day operations for our award-winning preschool serving Alpharetta and Johns Creek families.

You will own staffing, scheduling, events, enrollment support, food service, and daily operations to create an exceptional experience for children, families, and teachers. This is a dynamic leadership role requiring multitasking and proactive problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred (Education, Business, Early Childhood Education, or related field).
• Minimum of 3–5 years of leadership or management experience (childcare/education preferred).
• Previous preschool or childcare experience is strongly preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Must meet all Georgia state licensing requirements and successfully complete required background checks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operational needs to ensure efficiency.
• Maintain a welcoming, organized, professional environment.
• Manage opening and closing procedures.
• Ensure classrooms have supplies and support daily.
• Assist with staff scheduling and classroom coverage.
• Coordinate interviews, onboarding, and new employee orientation.
• Support teacher development and daily coaching.
• Help maintain staff files and licensing compliance.
• Assist with payroll preparation and attendance tracking.
• Welcome prospective families and conduct school tours.
• Follow up on enrollment leads and assist families through enrollment.
• Build strong relationships with current families through exceptional customer service.
• Support retention initiatives and family events throughout the year.
• Plan and coordinate school events, family engagement activities, and seasonal celebrations.
• Create engaging social media content and maintain online presence.
• Coordinate marketing materials and promotional campaigns.
• Oversee snack and meal inventory and ordering.
• Maintain kitchen organization and supply inventories.
• Ensure the school remains clean, safe, and inspection-ready.
• Support Georgia Bright from the Start licensing requirements and QA standards.
• Conduct health and safety checks and assist with drills and documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Staffing

Scheduling

Communication

Tech-savvy

MS Office

Google Workspace

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Payroll software

Childcare management software

Job description

Affiliation with leaders in the early childhood education industry

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Tuition assistance

401(k)

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Benefits

• Bonus opportunities
• State-of-the-Art facilities
• Community outreach opportunities
• Affiliation with leaders in the early childhood education industry
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Tuition assistance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Assistant Director of Operations The Goddard School – State Bridge Road | Alpharetta, GA

Are you a highly organized leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and loves making things happen? The Goddard School on State Bridge Road is seeking an Assistant Director of Operations to help lead the day-to-day operations of our award-winning preschool serving families in Alpharetta and Johns Creek.

This is more than an office position. We are looking for someone who takes ownership, solves problems before they arise, and keeps every part of the school running smoothly. From staffing and scheduling to events, social media, enrollment support, food service, and daily operations, you will play a critical role in creating an exceptional experience for our children, families, and teachers.

If you enjoy wearing many hats, have outstanding organizational skills, and are passionate about creating a positive, high-performing workplace, we'd love to meet you.

What You\'ll Do

• Oversee the daily operational needs of the school to ensure everything runs efficiently.
• Maintain a welcoming, organized, and professional environment.
• Manage opening and closing operational procedures.
• Ensure classrooms have the supplies and support they need each day.

Staffing & Team Support

• Assist with staff scheduling and classroom coverage.
• Coordinate interviews, onboarding, and new employee orientation.
• Support teacher development and daily coaching.
• Help maintain compliance with staff files and licensing requirements.
• Assist with payroll preparation and attendance tracking.

Enrollment & Family Experience

• Welcome prospective families and conduct school tours.
• Follow up on enrollment leads and assist families through the enrollment process.
• Build strong relationships with current families by providing exceptional customer service.
• Support retention initiatives and family events throughout the year.

School Events & Community Outreach

• Plan and coordinate school events, family engagement activities, and seasonal celebrations.
• Build partnerships with local businesses and the Alpharetta/Johns Creek community.
• Assist with marketing initiatives that help grow enrollment.

Marketing & Social Media

• Create engaging social media content showcasing daily classroom activities and school events.
• Help maintain the school\'s online presence and reputation.
• Coordinate marketing materials and promotional campaigns.

Food & Building Operations

• Oversee snack and meal inventory and ordering.
• Coordinate food deliveries and maintain kitchen organization.
• Monitor inventory of classroom and office supplies.
• Ensure the school remains clean, organized, safe, and inspection-ready every day.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Support all Georgia Bright from the Start licensing requirements and Goddard Quality Assurance standards.
• Conduct health and safety checks throughout the building.
• Assist with emergency drills and compliance documentation.
• Help maintain the highest standards of cleanliness, safety, and organization.

We\'re Looking For Someone Who Is

• A natural leader who takes initiative.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
• Comfortable multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional, dependable, and solution-oriented.
• Confident communicating with families, teachers, and community partners.
• Passionate about creating an outstanding experience for children and families.
• Tech-savvy and comfortable using Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, social media platforms, and childcare management software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree preferred (Education, Business, Early Childhood Education, or related field).
• Minimum of 3-5 years of leadership or management experience (childcare &/or education preferred).
• Previous preschool or childcare experience is strongly preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• Must meet all Georgia state licensing requirements and successfully complete required background checks.

Why Join Our Team?

At The Goddard School, we believe our team members are the heart of everything we do. We foster a positive, collaborative culture where leaders are empowered to make an impact every day. You\'ll have the opportunity to help shape the success of our school while building meaningful relationships with children, families, and an incredible team of educators.

If you\'re looking for a leadership role where no two days are the same and where your organization, creativity, and leadership truly make a difference, we\'d love to hear from you!

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.