An Assistant Director at The Goddard School is responsible for managing the program and curriculum. Additionally, the Assistant Director may be responsible for certain business tasks as delegated by the Education Director.
The salary for this position is based on education and experience.
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 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 handle crisis situations, especially where children are involved
Ability to respond immediately to emergency situations
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 Assistant Director, must meet one or more of the following criteria, in addition to any/all requirements that may be mandated by the state of TN and/or local licensing authorities:
A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development and management experience in a licensed childcare center or preschool.
A Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field, including 18 semester hours of completed coursework, including 12 hours of completed coursework related to young children birth to age 8.
Management experience in a licensed childcare center or preschool is preferred.
An Associate’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development or a related field and 1 year of experience (1560 clock hours) working in a licensed childcare center or preschool.
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.
Assistant Director Responsibilities
Assistant Director’s responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
ADMINISTRATIVE
Plan and schedule administrative duties
Maintain accurate record-keeping, both state and GSI requirements (eg, children’s files, faculty files)
Prepare reports
Manage classroom scheduling
Implement a health program including communication with a healthcare consultant
Maintain a list of local agencies able to help children with special needs
Maintain a list of local pediatricians, dentists, etc.
Maintain compliance with GSI QA Standards
Maintain a school inventory (eg, snacks, supplies)
Prepare periodic reports on the state of the School
FISCAL
Operate the School within budget
LICENSING
Maintain licensing regulations
PERSONNEL
Conduct faculty orientation
Maintain accurate faculty files
Plan/implement bi-annual in-service meetings for faculty
Plan first aid, CPR and any other required training
Plan emergency preparedness training
PROGRAM, PROGRAM SUPPORT, and PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Conduct bi-weekly classroom observations
Maintain a resource library at the School
Program/Curriculum Development
Conduct classroom ratio checks
Provide faculty assistance with lesson plan preparation and theme development
Review lesson plan books weekly
SALES AND MARKETING
Welcome all visitors to the School
Answer the telephone and use the GSI telephone script
Follow through with all prospective customers
Enroll new families
Company Description
Private preschool that offers exceptional early childhood education that meets the needs of the whole child. Our full & half-day academic programs for infant through junior kindergarten and active Summer Camps promote S.T.E.A.M. learning and the social and emotional growth of the child.
Private preschool that offers exceptional early childhood education that meets the needs of the whole child. Our full & half-day academic programs for infant through junior kindergarten and active Summer Camps promote S.T.E.A.M. learning and the social and emotional growth of the child.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Education and Training
Industries
Education Administration Programs
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