ATTENTION CHILDCARE DIRECTORS! Amazing opportunity to be part of opening a brand new, state-of-the-art school! Help shape the culture of the school from DAY ONE!
Are you a childcare director with DII certification through The Department of Early Education and Care?
Do you have at least 7 years of experience as a director in a large group child care setting?
Are you a self-starter who passionate about working with young children and helping them learn, explore, develop and achieve their maximum potential?
Do you want to join a team of motivated educators and want to play a critical role in nurturing children and preparing them in becoming lifelong learners?
Are you compassionate & collaborative and are looking to form lasting relations with children, colleagues and families?
If so, The Goddard School, Charlestown, MA could be the right fit for you.
About Goddard in Charlestown:
The Goddard School® located in Charlestown, MA is looking for a motivated, self-starter for a Director position at our School. The ideal candidate must be a team player with strong leadership skills and an outgoing personality, the ability to build a good rapport with faculty and families, a comprehensive understanding of childcare regulations through The Department of Early Education and Care, flexibility as needed for the role, and a passion for coaching faculty to offer the best possible classroom environment.
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.
A leader in the franchised premium preschool industry, The Goddard School® uses a professional approach to provide the highest standard of health and safety, to develop a lifelong 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, early 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 of The Goddard School in Charlestown will have responsibilities that include:
- In cooperation with the On-Site Operator and School Owners, help to oversee the school with particular attention to faculty training, school culture, curriculum development, and adherence to licensing and Goddard standards
- Using a growth mindset for the school, while being able to understand both business and early education perspective
- Developing strong relationships with our families and our faculty
- Complying with state childcare licensing regulations by maintaining organized and up-to-date child and faculty files, ensuring medication and required paperwork is current, conducting faculty observations, being aware of the classroom environments, conducting fire and emergency drills, and any other duty as required by the On-Site Operator and School Owners.
- Projecting a positive and upbeat attitude while working in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrating highly effective organizational, time management, and multitasking skills
- Having a genuine love for children and a strong commitment to education
Job Specific Qualifications:
Meet the state qualifications and those set forth in the national hiring standards including-
- A Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related field (will consider an Associates degree or higher with relevant management experience)
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Minimum 7-10 years' experience as a Center Director
- Management experience in a licensed large group childcare center
- Director II Certification (MA Department of Early Education and Care)
- Must be able to work any required 9-hour shift between the hours of 7:00AM - 6:00PM, Monday-Friday (Flexibility Required)
- Able to attend faculty meetings on the 3rd Wednesday evening of each month (Flexibility Required)
- Able to attend occasional evening activities (Graduation, Faculty Events, Etc.)
- Available for Quarterly weekend events as needed
- Strong written and verbal 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
Additional Requirements:
- 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 lift and carry children and other items weighing up to 50 pounds
- 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
Benefits:
The Goddard School of Charlestown offers full-time employees competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- PTO
- 401K
- Continuing Education
- Possible Bonus Opportunities
- Employee Childcare Discount
- Other
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year commensurate with experience and education
About Goddard Schools: As part of a larger franchise system, in operation for 35 years, we are the premiere spot for early childhood learning for children from six weeks to six years old. We have over 630 franchised Schools with more than 75,000 students in 37 states and Washington D.C. The Goddard School uses the most current, academically endorsed methods to ensure that children have fun while learning the skills they need for long-term success in school and in life. All Goddard Schools are held to high standards of education, care, and safety. We are proudly accredited by Cognia and Partnership for 21st Century Learning: A Network of Battelle for Kids.
