Childcare Preschool Program Director

The Goddard School - Watertown; Watertown (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Goddard School in Watertown, MA seeks a passionate School Director to oversee curriculum implementation and support educators in nurturing children aged 6 weeks to 6 years. Join a creative team in a collaborative environment, dedicated to providing high-quality early education and development.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

PTO

401K

Education Reimbursement

Career Advancement and Coaching

Bonus

Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in a licensed childcare center or preschool required.
• Management experience of at least 1 year preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and support teachers in developing core curriculum.
• Communicate with parents and maintain classroom functions.
• Participate in professional development programs.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Education

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

CDA or Early Childhood Teaching Credential

Job description

Overview:

Are you passionate about marketing andworking in the field of early education? Do you want to join a creative and motivated team ofeducators and want to play a critical role in marketing the school and program which focuses onnurturing children and preparesthem in becoming lifelong learners? Are you compassionate & collaborative and are looking to form lasting relations with the community, colleagues, childrenand families? If so, The Goddard School, Watertown, MA could be the right fitfor 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 preschool program in developing and implementingcore 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 managingprogram compliance to Goddard QA
• Overseeing and supportingclassroom functions and operations including daily reports, Tadpoles, Teaching Strategies Gold, Portfolios, etc.
• Other tasks and projects as assigned

Requirements:

• A 2 or 4 yeardegree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related field (will considerrelevant 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