The Goddard School is a national franchise recognized for excellence in health and safety practices and fostering a life-long love of learning in small children.

The Assistant Director of a Goddard School must meet the qualifications of his/her state and those set forth in the National Standards for Hiring for a Director.  He/she should have previous management experience in a licensed childcare center or have experience managing a staff.  He/she must, after an offer of employment is made, produce a current physical examination by a physician with a tuberculin test or chest x-ray, have approved state clearance forms for child abuse and a certificate demonstrating an approved criminal record test and/or fingerprints.  He/she must have the ability to hear the conversational voice, with or without a hearing aid, and demonstrate the ability to see and read newsprint with or without corrective lenses, and to be able to speak and be understood under normal circumstances.  In addition, he/she must be able to lift and carry children and other items weighing 50 pounds, use arms hands, legs and feet, with or without corrective devices, to accomplish the job, including the evacuation of the building during emergencies.  In addition, he/she must demonstrate the ability to handle crises situations, especially where children are involved, and be able to respond immediately to any emergency situation.  The Assistant Director is also the manager of all matters related to education and staffing of the school , including, but not limited to the following:

Calling leads, following up after tours

Planning and implementing a program for school growth

Keeping abreast of research and new development in the field of early childhood

Supervising the management of classroom schedules

Attending community events, cross-marketing

Communicating with parents in a wide variety of ways

Planning for and conducting marketing events

...and more

Candidate must have a Bachelor's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or Child Development OR meet the state requirements including experience.  Experience in a licensed childcare center, preferably in management.  Strong written and verbal communication is a must. 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.