Assistant Director Jobs

Overview And Compensation
An Assistant Director at The Goddard School is responsible for managing the program and curriculum. Additionally, the Director may be responsible for certain business tasks as delegated by the franchisee and Director of Education.
General Qualifications
An Assistant Director must meet the qualifications of his/her state and those set forth in the National Standards for Hiring (see www.bls.gov), including the following:

• Ability to hear the conversational voice, with or without a hearing aid
• Ability to speak and be understood under normal circumstances
• Ability to see and read newsprint, with or without corrective lenses
• Ability to respond immediately to emergency situations
• 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 handle crisis situations, especially where children are involved
• Previous management experience in a licensed childcare facility or experience managing faculty/staff

Educational Qualifications
All candidates, including those who wish to be considered for the position of an Assistant Director, must meet one or more of the following criteria, in addition to any/all requirements that may be mandated by their state and/or local licensing authorities:

• 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[1], and 2 years (3120 clock hours)[2] of experience in a licensed childcare center or preschool, and 1 year of management experience.
• An Associate’s degree or higher in a related field1, including 18 hours of completed coursework related to young children birth to age 8, and 2 years (3120 clock hours) 2 of experience in a licensed childcare center or preschool, and 1 year of management experience.
• An Associate’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development or a related field1 and 1 year of experience (1560 clock hours)2 working in a licensed childcare center or preschool and 1 year of management experience.

Assistant Director Responsibilities
Assistant Director’s responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
ADMINISTRATIVE

• Maintain a school inventory (eg, snacks, supplies)
• Review Employee Handbook annually
• Prepare periodic reports on the state of the School
• Contribute to the Directors’ Corner on Connect
• Conduct disaster drills (eg, fire, tornado) in accordance with GSI QA Standards and state licensing requirements
• Plan and schedule administrative duties
• Manage classroom scheduling/schedule faculty
• Maintain accurate record-keeping, both state and GSI requirements (eg, children’s files, faculty files)
• Maintain a list of local agencies able to help children with special needs
• Implement a health program including communication with a healthcare consultant
• Plan and implement a program for professional growth
• Prepare reports
• Maintain a list of local pediatricians, dentists, etc.
• Maintain compliance with GSI QA Standards

FISCAL

• Define a maintenance system for faculty (eg, classroom repairs)
• Manage payroll budget
• Manage petty cash
• Purchase classroom equipment and supplies (indoor and outdoor)
• Arrange for maintenance and repairs
• Operate the School within budget
• Manage registration budget
• Maintain budget and/or purchase school supplies and snack

LICENSING

• Maintain current licensing documentation
• Maintain licensing regulations
• Initiate and maintain a positive relationship with licensing agent/agency

PERSONNEL

• Complete faculty reviews: 90-day and annual
• Develop and maintain a substitute teacher list
• Manage faculty schedule
• Plan first aid, CPR and any other required training
• Plan/implement bi-annual in-service meetings for faculty
• Conduct faculty orientation
• Plan emergency preparedness training
• Maintain accurate faculty files
• Recruit, interview, hire and manage faculty
• Conduct monthly faculty meetings

PROGRAM, PROGRAM SUPPORT, and PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Conduct monthly classroom observations
• Maintain a resource library at the School
• Keep abreast of research and development in the field of early childhood development
• Actively participate in professional organizations, conferences and lectures
• Promote active participation in GSU
• Plan/implement professional development programs

Program/Curriculum Development

• Implement a playground safety program
• Review posted lesson plans monthly
• Provide faculty assistance with lesson plan preparation and theme development
• Develop and implement a nutritious snack program
• Conduct curriculum meetings three times per year
• Implement monthly themes
• Plan and implement visitors/activities
• Implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum within the context of the local school district
• Schedule shared classroom and outdoor space and equipment
• Review lesson plan books weekly
• Plan and implement procedures for maintaining accurate classroom records
• Review Daily Activity Reports periodically
• Ensure that each classroom has an effective management system in place
• Conduct classroom ratio checks
• Incorporate GSI curriculum resources
• Review children’s portfolios regularly
• Plan and implement a year-round calendar
• Develop and implement a transition system

SALES AND MARKETING

• Maintain a system of home-school communication (eg, Daily Activity Reports, school newsletter)
• Implement an orientation program for new families
• Organize a student teaching program
• Welcome all visitors to the School
• Develop and maintain customer relations
• Develop and maintain community relations
• Conduct tours according to the GSI tour guidelines
• Follow through with all prospective customers
• Answer the telephone and use the GSI telephone script
• Enroll new families
• Conduct meetings with parent(s)/legal guardian(s) when necessary
• Conduct a minimum of four community outreach programs