Childcare Infants Program Director

The Goddard School; Watertown (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

PTO

401K

Education Reimbursement

Career Advancement and Coaching

Bonus

Discounts

Job summary

The Goddard School in Watertown is seeking a passionate Childcare Infants Program Director. This role involves leading a team of educators, developing quality curriculum, and fostering relationships within the community. Candidates should have a degree in Early Childhood Education and relevant management experience to facilitate a nurturing, growth-oriented environment for young learners.

Qualifications

• Management experience in a licensed childcare center or preschool required.
• Minimum of 18 ECE credits necessary.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and support teachers in curriculum development.
• Maintain staffing levels as per policies.
• Establish relationships with families.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Education

2 or 4 year degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

CDA or Early Childhood Teaching Credential

Job description

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Overview:

Are you passionate about marketing and working in the field of early education? Do you want to join a creative and motivated team of educators and want to play a critical role in marketing the school and program which focuses on nurturing children and prepares them in becoming lifelong learners? Are you compassionate & collaborative and are looking to form lasting relations with the community, colleagues, children and families? If so, The Goddard School, Watertown, MA could be the right fit for you.

Our school:

The Goddard School of Watertown is a premier early childhood center that offers the best preparation for social, physical and academic success for children 6 weeks to 6 years. Our renowned curriculum and philosophy is inspired by Piaget and Erikson and focuses on play based learning. We want to attract and retain the best educators by providing them a supportive & collaborative culture and the tools they need to be successful in their respective roles.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and support teachers in the infant/first steps program in developing and implementing core and enrichment curriculum
• Support and/or create class and enrichment schedules and maintain appropriate staffing levels per school & state policies
• Leading and/or supporting with teacher observations, training, coaching and orientation
• Advancing physical and intellectual competence by adapting program activities to meet the individual needs of the children
• Communicating appropriately and professionally with both parents and fellow staff members
• Providing positive guidance by supporting social and emotional development
• Establishing positive and productive relationships with families
• Understanding and implementing Goddard’s Health & Safety procedures
• Participating in recommended training programs, conferences and other aspects of professional development
• Overseeing and managing program compliance to Goddard QA
• Overseeing and supporting classroom functions and operations including daily reports, Tadpoles, Teaching Strategies Gold, Portfolios, etc.
• Other tasks and projects as assigned
  
  
  

Requirements:

• A 2 or 4 year degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related field (will consider relevant experience and/or management experience)
• A current CDA or Early Childhood Teaching Credential, and an additional 12 semester hours or continuing education units in courses related to young children birth to age 8 and 2 years (3120 clock hours) of experience in a licensed childcare center or preschool, and 1 year of management experience
• Management experience in a licensed childcare center or preschool
• Minimum of 18 ECE credits
• Must be able to work between the hours of 7:00AM- 6:00PM
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
  
  
  

General Qualifications:

Meet the state qualifications and those set forth in the national hiring standards including-

• Ability to hear the conversational voice, with or without a hearing aid
• Ability to see and read newsprint, with or without corrective lenses
• Ability to speak and be understood under normal circumstances
• Ability to use arms, hands, legs, and feet, with or without corrective devices; this includes the ability to evacuate the building during emergencies
• Ability to respond immediately to emergency situations
  
  
  

Benefits:

The Goddard School of Watertown offers full time employees competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• PTO
• 401K
• Education Reimbursement
• Career Advancement and Coaching
• Bonus
• Discounts
• Other
  
  
  

The Goddard School of Watertown is an EOE

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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