Director

DIRECTOR, EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION / PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR

The Goddard School located in Centerville Ohio is looking for a motivated self-starter for a director’s position at our School.

A bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or a related field as well as management experience in a licensed childcare center or preschool is required.

Candidates must have strong leadership skills, excellent communication skills, a genuine love for children and a strong commitment to education. The Goddard School is a renowned early childhood education program with a Piaget (learning through play) based foundation and an active learning approach. A leader in the franchised preschool industry, The Goddard School uses a professional approach to provide the highest standard in health and safety and to help children develop a life-long 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 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 Director responsibilities include the following: ·

Overseeing the operations of the School, specifically focusing on educational programming, relationship building, faculty training & development, and quality assurance ·

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

What We Offer:

· Salary

 · Bonus opportunities

· Comprehensive benefits including 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

· Affiliation with leaders in the early childhood education industry

Qualifications:

· Bachelor of Arts or Science Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education or a related field  

· 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

About Goddard Schools

The Goddard School located in Centerville has been open for 21 years and has 150 children under our care. As part of a larger franchise system, in operation for over 30 years, we are the premier preschool for children from six weeks to six years old. We have over 530 franchised Schools with more than 70,000 students in 38 states. The Goddard School uses the most current academically endorsed methods to ensure children have fun while learning the skills they need for long-term success in school and in life. Our talented teachers also collaborate with parents to nurture children into respectful, confident, and joyful learners.  · The Goddard School located in Centerville annually supports local and national charities as part of the Goddard Gives Back initiative. When you join The Goddard School, you join our School family in making a difference in the lives of our students and in our community · Our teachers love working with us.  Your health and safety is our top concern. We have implemented stringent COVID-19 health and safety procedures, including the following: · Schools are deep cleaned daily · Personal protective equipment (PPE) is provided · Health screening of faculty and children in attendance is conducted daily · Handwashing and sanitation procedures have been adapted to meet applicable CDC recommendations