This position is for our Waxhaw, NC location; located at 1528 Providence RD S, Waxhaw.
The Goddard School® is looking for a motivated, self-starter for a Director position at our School located in Waxhaw, North Carolina. The ideal candidate must have strong leadership skills, excellent communication skills, and a good understanding of a developmentally appropriate learning program for young children. In addition, the ideal candidate will need to multi-task and must be organized.
In The Goddard School®'s unique and flexible learning environment, child development is about more than just reaching milestones. It’s about turning everyday encounters into teachable moments, allowing children’s interests to influence their learning experiences through a balance of academic, mental, physical, and social-emotional growth.
The Goddard School® is a leading name in the franchised premium preschool industry. They follow a professional approach to provide the highest standards of health and safety, which helps in developing a lifelong love for learning in children. The faculty at The Goddard School consists of caring and dedicated teachers who understand each child's individual needs. These teachers are highly qualified early childhood educators who use their creativity and state-specific learning outcomes to create unique lesson plans that are both fun and imaginative.
The director's responsibilities include the following:
- Overseeing the operations of the School
- Developing strong relationships with our families
- Complying with all State childcare licensing regulations, along with the Health Department and Goddard regulations. This includes but is not limited to maintaining current and up-to-date staff and child files, maintaining children's emergency medication data, ensuring the building is in top operating condition at all times, conducting water tests as required by the Health Department, and more.
- Projecting a positive and upbeat attitude while working in a fast-paced environment
- Keeping a positive relationship with all employees and co-directors
- Model positive behavior and leadership skills
- Demonstrate the ability to obtain positive results from problem-solving conflicts with families and employees
- Conduct tours of the center for potential new families; enroll new families when there is open enrollment
- Demonstrating highly effective organizational, time management, and multitasking skills
- Having a genuine love for children and a strong commitment to education
What We Offer:
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Comprehensive benefits that include 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
- Level III administrator for NC
- 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
About Goddard Schools
We are a leading early childhood learning center that has been part of a larger franchise system for over 35 years. Our school caters to children from six weeks to six years old and we have over 600 franchised Schools across 37 states and Washington D.C. Our goal is to provide children with a fun and educational experience that prepares them for long-term success in school and in life. We use the most current and academically endorsed methods to ensure high standards of education, care, and safety for all our students. We are proud to be accredited by Cognia and Partnership for 21st Century Learning: A Network of Battelle for Kids.
