Empowering Assistant Director — Early Childhood Education

The Goddard School of Powhatan, VA; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State-of-the-Art facilities

Community outreach opportunities

Affiliation with leaders in the early

Job summary

The Goddard School in Powhatan, VA is seeking a motivated Assistant Director to support daily operations, uphold high standards of education and care, and assist the Director with staff management and licensing compliance.

This role focuses on building strong relationships with families and the community, coordinating curriculum initiatives, and ensuring a safe, nurturing environment that reflects our Wonder of Learning program.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education, or related field.
• At least 2 years of experience teaching in early childhood education.
• Strong knowledge of child development, early learning best practices, team leadership and classroom management.
• Excellent communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Genuine love for children and commitment to high-quality education.
• Must pass required state background checks and meet state minimum education, experience and credential requirements.

Responsibilities

• Administrative Support: Assist in managing the day-to-day operations of the School
• Staff Management: Support recruitment, training, development and supervision of staff
• Curriculum and Program Development: Assist in implementing our Wonder of Learning program to spark curiosity and growth
• Family and Community Engagement: Build and maintain positive relationships with families
• Health and Safety: Conduct safety drills, maintain emergency preparedness and licensing compliance

Skills

Team leadership

Classroom management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Early childhood education knowledge

Education

Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

The Goddard School in Powhatan, VA is seeking a motivated Assistant Director to support daily operations, uphold high standards of education and care, and assist the Director with staff management and licensing compliance.

This role focuses on building strong relationships with families and the community, coordinating curriculum initiatives, and ensuring a safe, nurturing environment that reflects our Wonder of Learning program.