We are looking for a friendly, energetic, reliable and knowledgeable assistant director to add to our Team at The Goddard School® Fort Worth (Northwest). The assistant director is responsible for assisting in the management of the program and curriculum. Additionally, the franchisee or director may delegate certain business tasks to the assistant director. The assistant director position is a closing shift of 9:30 am - 6:30 pm with the ability to rotate shifts with the administrative team as needed.

The assistant director position may or may not be an exempt position under federal and state laws, depending on the level of compensation and the amount of time spent performing non-managerial tasks, among other things.

Qualifications

An assistant director must meet the qualifications of his or her state and the following qualifications:

• the ability to perform all of the responsibilities of an education director (below);
• the ability to interact closely with children at their level;
• the ability to keep children within sight and sound supervision at all times;
• the ability to change children’s diapers and/or assist in toileting (where necessary);
• the ability to understand and comply with the franchisee’s employment policies;
• the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with school personnel, children and parents;
• the ability to handle crisis situations, including assisting in evacuating the building during emergencies; and
• the ability to comply in all respects with all applicable laws and regulations relating to childcare; and
• the ability to assist with driving a 14-passenger school bus if/when needed.

An offer of employment may be made contingent on the following:

• An approved criminal record check as required by state regulations.
• A 3-year driving record with no infractions.

Educational Qualifications

All candidates who wish to be considered for the position of assistant director must meet one or more of the following criteria, in addition to any/all requirements that may be mandated by their state and/or local licensing authorities:

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development and management experience in a licensed childcare center or preschool.
• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field, including 18 semester hours of completed coursework, including 12 documented hours of completed coursework related to young children birth to age 8, and management experience in a licensed childcare center or preschool.
• An Associate’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development or a related field and 1 year of experience (1560 clock hours)2 working in a licensed childcare center or preschool and 1 year of management experience.
• An Associate’s degree or higher in a related field, including 18 hours of completed coursework related to young children birth to age 8, and 2 years (3120 clock hours) of experience in a licensed childcare center or preschool, and 1 year of management experience.
• A current CDA or Early Childhood Teaching Credential, and an additional 12 semester hours or continuing education units in courses related to young children birth to age 8, and 2 years (3120 documented clock hours) of experience in a licensed childcare center or preschool, and 1 year of management experience. Any candidate with 12 hours of completed coursework must present franchisee with a written career development plan documenting how and when the remaining 6 hours of required coursework (ECE or continuing education) will be completed.

Responsibilities

​The assistant director’s responsibilities include assisting the education director in implementing the education director’s responsibilities. The education director’s responsibilities include the following:

ADMINISTRATIVE

• Maintain compliance with GSI QA Standards
• Maintain accurate record-keeping, both state and GSI requirements (e.g., children’s files, faculty files)
• Prepare reports as required by the franchisee
• Manage classroom scheduling/schedule faculty
• Review Employee Handbook annually
• Implement a health program including communication with the School’s healthcare consultant
• Conduct disaster drills (e.g., fire, tornado, intruder) in accordance with GSI QA Standards and state licensing requirements
• Maintain a school inventory (e.g., snacks, supplies)
• Plan and implement a program for her/his and faculty’s professional growth
• Prepare periodic reports on the state of the School

FISCAL

• Operate the School within budget
• Define a maintenance system for faculty
• Arrange for maintenance and repairs
• Manage registration budget

LICENSING

• Initiate and maintain a positive relationship with licensing agent/agency
• Maintain current licensing documentation
• Comply with all current licensing regulations

PERSONNEL

• Recruit, interview, hire and manage faculty
• Manage faculty schedule
• Conduct faculty orientation
• Complete faculty reviews: 90-day
• Conduct monthly faculty meetings
• Maintain accurate faculty files
• Plan/implement bi-annual in-service meetings for faculty
• Plan first aid, CPR and any other required training
• Plan emergency preparedness training

PROGRAM, PROGRAM SUPPORT, and PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Conduct monthly classroom observations
• Keep abreast of research and development in the field of early childhood development
• Maintain a resource library at the School
• Plan/implement professional development programs
• Promote active participation in GSU
• Actively participate in professional organizations, conferences and lectures
• Program/Curriculum Development
• Conduct classroom ratio checks throughout the day
• Implement monthly themes
• Incorporate GSI curriculum resources
• Plan and implement a year-round calendar
• Schedule shared classroom and outdoor space and equipment
• Plan and implement procedures for maintaining accurate classroom records
• Provide faculty assistance with lesson plan preparation and theme development
• Review lesson plans
• Review daily activity reports
• Review children’s portfolios regularly
• Ensure that each classroom has an effective management system in place
• Plan and implement visitors/activities
• Develop and implement a nutritious snack program
• Develop and implement a transition system
• Implement a playground safety program

SALES AND MARKETING

• Welcome all visitors to the School
• Answer the telephone using the GSI telephone script
• Conduct tours according to the GSI tour guidelines
• Follow through with all prospective customers
• Enroll new families
• Develop and maintain customer relations
• Implement an orientation program for new families
• Conduct meetings with parent(s)/legal guardian(s) when appropriate
• Support the development and implementation of franchisee’s community outreach activities

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $37,000.00 - $39,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Do you have flexibility to work between the hours of 6:30 am to 6:30 pm?

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Assistant Director: 1 year (Required)
• Management: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person