The Goddard School® located in Canal Winchester is looking for an energetic, outgoing, creative and dependable Assistant Director to join our leadership team!
Our ideal candidate is someone who brings a positive attitude to work each day, thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys building relationship with families and staff, and isn't afraid to jump in wherever needed!
The assistant director's responsibilities include the following:
- Manage daily teachers' schedules, ensuring appropriate classroom coverage and staffing.
- Assist with daily snack preparation and distribution.
- Developing strong relationships with our families
- Assist with basic administrative tasks and franchise management tasks, including processing tuition payments and supporting daily school operations.
- Greet and welcome families during afternoon pick up, creating a warm and inviting enviorment
- Help plan and coordinate simple, fun school events and family engagement activities.
- Bring creative ideas for seasonal events
- Support the Director in maintaining a positive, organized, efficient school environment.
- Having a genuine love for children and a strong commitment to education
Schedule & Availability
- Primary schedule: Monday- Friday, 9-6pm
- Flexibility is a MUST: Must be available to open the building at 6:45am when needed to cover the Directors scheduled days off, unexpected absences, or emergencies.
Qualifications:
- Associates 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
- Commitment to professional development and continuous improvement
What We're Looking For
- A lively, upbeat, outgoing personality! We want someone who brings energy and enthusiasm into our building every day.
- Dependability, flexibility, and a team-first mentallity.
- Creativity and excitement for planning activities, and events.
- Someone who takes initiative, and thinks on their feet.
- Previous childcare, leadership or administrative experience preferred.
Why Join Our Team?
At the Goddard School, we believe a positive school environment starts with strong, supportive leadership. We're looking for someone who genuinely enjoys working with children, connecting with families, supporting teachers, and making each school day a little brighter!
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.
