The Goddard School® located in Fairfield, NJ is looking for a motivated, self-starter for an Assistant Director position with the hours of 9am to 6pm Monday through Friday. The Assistant Director, working alongside an onsite owner, director and another assistant director, will assist in overseeing the daily operations of the school, ensuring the highest standards of education and care. This role involves supporting the school leadership in managing staff, maintaining compliance with licensing requirements and fostering positive relationships with parents and the community.
Nurture your growth. Empower your success. Join our welcoming community, where you can grow and make a real difference in children’s lives every day. If you’re passionate about education and children, and ready to advance your career, we’d love to hear from you!
Assistant Director Key Responsibilities:
- Administrative Support:
- Staff Management:
- Curriculum and Program Development
- Family and Community Engagement:
- Health and Safety:
What We Offer:
- Competitive pay based on experience & degree held.
- Bonus opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits may include health & dental, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays and 3 weeks of paid time off (PTO)
Qualifications:
- CDA, Associates or BA Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, or a related field
- Previous management experience
- Previous teaching experience in ECE
- Must be able to work 9am to 6pm
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong understanding of child development and early childhood education best practices.
- Organized and able to multitask, strategically resolves challenges, and has a great attitude
- Demonstrate highly effective organizational, time management, and multitasking skills
- Have a genuine love for children and a strong commitment to education
This Is Your Moment
The joy of childhood comes from those bright sparks of discovery -- moments that delight and surprise us. Your career at The Goddard School can be just as exciting. For more than 35 years, Goddard Schools have put each teacher at the heart of everything we do because teachers put each student at the heart of everything they do. The Goddard School trusts, empowers, and honors its exceptional educators. Develop your teaching skills in a vibrant and nurturing environment and make a difference in children's lives every day.
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.
