The Goddard School® located in Pearland (Pearland Parkway), TX is looking for a motivated, self-starter for an Assistant Director position at our School. 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 possess the ability to motivate and inspire others.
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.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1. Curriculum and Instructional Leadership
- Support implementation of The Goddard School’s Wonder of Learning® curriculum and instructional standards.
- Review lesson plans for completeness, developmental appropriateness, learning objectives, and individual needs.
- Help teachers provide engaging, hands-on learning experiences across literacy, math, science, creativity, physical development, and social-emotional learning.
- Monitor instruction across all age groups and promote intentional, differentiated learning experiences.
2. Classroom Observations and Teacher Coaching
- Conduct classroom observations to assess curriculum implementation, teacher-child interactions, classroom environments, and engagement.
- Provide constructive feedback, coaching, and modeling of effective teaching strategies, transitions, and positive guidance.
- Establish improvement goals with teachers and monitor progress.
- Support staff onboarding, mentoring, and professional development.
3. Texas Rising Star (TRS) Standards
- Support TRS assessments, monitoring visits, and quality improvement efforts, as applicable.
- Monitor relevant measures, including interactions, learning environments, materials, staff development, and family engagement.
- Maintain documentation of observations, training, curriculum implementation, and improvement efforts.
- Stay current with applicable TRS guidelines and collaborate with leadership to address improvement needs.
4. Cognia Accreditation and Continuous Improvement
- Support applicable Cognia Performance Standards for Early Learning Schools.
- Assist with school improvement planning, accreditation preparation, and evidence collection.
- Help identify program strengths, improvement priorities, and measurable goals.
- Encourage teachers to use observations, child work samples, and developmental information to guide instruction.
5. Goddard Quality Assurance and Compliance
- Support adherence to Goddard quality assurance standards, curriculum requirements, and school procedures.
- Conduct classroom quality checks and monitor learning centers, materials, displays, and organization.
- Support compliance with Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation requirements, including health, safety, supervision, and documentation.
- Immediately report significant safety, supervision, licensing, or policy concerns to school leadership.
- Maintain accurate records and confidentiality.
6. Child Development and Assessment
- Support teachers in observing and documenting children's developmental progress.
- Help use assessment information to guide lesson planning and individualized learning.
- Encourage meaningful documentation through observations, work samples, and classroom experiences.
- Communicate developmental concerns to leadership and support family communication as directed.
- Promote children's cognitive, language, physical, social, and emotional development.
7. Family Engagement and Collaboration
- Support family communication regarding curriculum, classroom activities, and children's learning.
- Assist with family engagement event
What We Offer:
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Comprehensive benefits may 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
- Resource programs
- Affiliation with leaders in the early childhood education industry
Qualifications
Required or strongly preferred qualifications:
- Associate or bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, or a related field preferred.
- At least two years of experience working in a licensed early childhood education program.
- Previous leadership, curriculum coordination, mentoring, or teacher-coaching experience strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices and early childhood development from infancy through Pre-K.
- Understanding of lesson planning, classroom observations, developmental assessment, and individualized instruction.
- Familiarity with Texas Child Care Regulation requirements and Texas Rising Star quality measures.
- Knowledge of Cognia accreditation and continuous improvement practices preferred.
- Familiarity with The Goddard School’s Wonder of Learning® curriculum and quality assurance expectations preferred.
- Strong organizational, communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to provide constructive feedback, prioritize responsibilities, and follow through on improvement initiatives.
- Proficiency with basic computer applications, digital documentation, and professional communication tools.
- Ability to meet applicable Texas employment, background check, training, and qualification requirements.
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 600 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.
