Director/Assistant Director Early Childhood Education

The Goddard School; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Advancement opportunities

Flexible schedule

Job summary

The Goddard School in Corinth, TX is seeking a motivated Director or Assistant Director to lead daily operations, ensure state licensing compliance, and drive student enrollment while maintaining high standards of health, safety, and learning.

You will train and develop faculty, manage budgets, build relationships with families, and uphold The Goddard School’s developmentally appropriate programs in a fast-paced preschool environment.

Qualifications

• Director's accreditation or a degree (Associates/Bachelors) or CDA.
• Childcare experience as a teacher and in management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Inspirational leader and team builder.
• Proactive about building relationships with new families and maintaining high enrollment.
• Organized and able to multitask.
• Commitment to professional development and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the operations of the School, focusing on State licensing and safety standards, relationships, faculty training & development, and educational progress.
• Training, coaching, and developing the School for the future.
• Developing strong relationships with families.
• Managing a budget.
• Complying with state childcare licensing regulations.
• Maintaining a positive, upbeat attitude in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrating organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
• Showing a genuine love for children and a strong commitment to education.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Relationship building

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Professional development

Education

Director's accreditation

Bachelor's degree

CDA (Child Development Associate)

Job description

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off

The Goddard School located in Corinth, Texas is looking for a motivated, self-starter for a Director or an Assistant Director position at our School. The ideal candidate must have strong leadership skills, excellent communication skills, and a good understanding of a developmentally appropriate learning program for young children. In addition, the ideal candidate will possess a positive attitude and the ability to motivate and inspire others.

In The Goddard School's unique and flexible learning environment, child development is about more than just reaching milestones. It’s about turning everyday encounters into teachable moments, allowing children’s interests to influence their learning experiences through a balance of academic, mental, physical, and social-emotional growth.

A leader in the franchised premium preschool industry, The Goddard School® uses a professional approach to provide the highest standard of health and safety, to develop a lifelong love of learning. The Goddard School faculty is made of caring and dedicated teachers who understand each child’s needs. The faculty members are highly qualified, early childhood educators who use their creativity and the state-specific learning outcomes as the basis for unique lesson plans brought to life in a fun and imaginative way.

The assistant director's responsibilities include the following:

• Overseeing the operations of the School, specifically focusing on State licensing and Goddard's safety standards, relationship building, faculty training & development, and educational progress
• Using a growth mindset to train, coach, and develop the School for the future
• Developing strong relationships with our families
• Managing a budget
• Complying with state childcare licensing regulations
• Projecting a positive and upbeat attitude while working in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrating highly effective organizational, time management, and multitasking skills
• Having a genuine love for children and a strong commitment to education

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits may include health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), and paid time off (PTO)
• A front-row seat to experience running a business with the owners on site – this could be a launchpad to owning your own School in the future
• Continued focus on your professional development – our Goddard Systems University is accredited by IACET to provide Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
• State-of-the-Art facilities
• Community outreach opportunities
• Resource programs
• Affiliation with leaders in the early childhood education industry

Qualifications:

• Director's accreditation, Associate or a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or CDA
• Must have childcare experiences as a teacher and in management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• An inspirational leader and team builder
• Proactive about building relationships with new families and maintaining high enrollment to make sure the students have access to the best curriculum available
• Organized and able to multitask, strategically resolves challenges, and has a great attitude
• Commitment to professional development and continuous improvement

About Goddard Schools

As part of a larger franchise system, in operation for 38 years, we are the premiere spot for early childhood learning for children from six weeks to six years old. We have over 700 franchised Schools with more than 75,000 students in 37 states and Washington D.C. The Goddard School uses the most current, academically endorsed methods to ensure that children have fun while learning the skills they need for long-term success in school and in life. All Goddard Schools are held to high standards of education, care, and safety.

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.