Center Director for Preschool

THE GODDARD SCHOOL - WILMINGTON, DE; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Childcare discount program

Paid vacation and holidays

Referral program and bonus

Job summary

The Goddard School - Wilmington, DE is seeking a motivated Director to lead our nationally accredited preschool. A BA/BS in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education and at least 2 years of director-level experience in a preschool are strongly preferred.

The ideal candidate will show strong leadership, communication, and a passion for age-appropriate activities for young children. Responsibilities include staff development, budget management, and ensuring compliance with Delaware

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a director in a preschool setting
• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or Elementary Education strongly preferred
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Understanding of age-appropriate activities for young children
• Ability to motivate and inspire staff

Responsibilities

• Develop strong positive relationships with families by meeting or exceeding their expectations
• Staff management and development
• Maintain a positive and upbeat attitude in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrate organizational, time management and multitasking skills
• Oversee preschool operations including HR, quality assurance and facility operations
• Manage the budget and ensure compliance with state childcare licensing requirements
• Implement Licensing and Quality Assurance standards
• Make scheduling decisions and handle staffing as needed

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Staff management

Budgeting

Education

BA/BS in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education

DE Administrator Specialized Training

DE Infant Specialized Training

DE Toddler Specialized Training

Hold or be eligible for Delaware Early Childhood Director certificate

Job description

A nationally accredited, 5-star preschool in Wilmingtonis looking formotivated candidates for ourSchool’s Directorposition. A bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development orElementary Education, and at least 2 yearsof experience as a director in a preschool setting is strongly preferred. Our idealcandidate must have strong leadership skills, excellent communication skills, and must have a good understanding of age appropriate activities for young children and be able to motivate and inspire others.

Director responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop strong positive relationships with our families by meeting or exceeding their expectations
• Staff management anddevelopment
• Maintain a positive and upbeat attitude while working in a fast-paced environment
• Highly effective organizational, time management, and multitasking skills
• Deep love for children and a strong commitment to education
• Overseeing preschool operations including (but not limited to) human resources, quality assurance, and facility operations
• Manage budget
• Complying with state childcare licensing regulations
• Manage and implement Licensing and Quality Assurance standards and requirements
• Positive and upbeat attitude while working in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to do whatever it takes to get the job done, whether that be acting as a Teacher, hiring, firing, and making the hard decisions on scheduling

Requirements:

• Hold or be eligible for Early Childhood Director certificate from the State of Delaware
• Understanding of Delaware Early Learning Foundations
• BA or BS Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or Elementary Education strongly preferred
• DE Administrator Specialized Training is preferred
• DE Infant Specialized Training is preferred
• DE Toddler Specialized Training is preferred
• Excellent Verbal and Written Communication Skills
• Team Player
• Commitment to Professional Development
• Prior managerial experience in an Early Childhood

We offer a strong & competitive benefits package that includes the following:

• Comprehensive healthcare including Medical, Dental & Visioncoverage
• Employee Childcare Discount Program
• Paid vacation, sick time and company Paid Holidays
• Employee Referral Program and bonus compensation