Director/Assistant Director - Preschool/Early Childhood Education

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The Goddard School located in Pflugerville, TX is looking for an outstanding Director or Assistant Director (based on relevant experience) to join our management team. This is a potentially long\-term and rewarding position with growth opportunities for the right applicant.

Prior office experience at a licensed child care center is a HUGE plus!

Compensation

The selected applicant will receive a very competitive pay package that includes the following:

• Competitive base pay, depending on experience and qualifications
• Available comprehensive health insurance benefits (medical, dental, and vision)
• C
hildcare assistance for up to two children
• Paid Time\-Off and Holiday Pay,
up to 22 days in total each year

* Professional Development assistance and other training opportunities via Goddard Systems University (GSU)

General Qualifications

The applicant must meet the following general requirements for the job:

• 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
• Previous management experience in a licensed childcare facility or experience managing faculty/staff

Educational Qualifications

The applicant must meet one or more of the following criteria regarding their education credentials:

• A High School diploma or higher. Currently valid industry credentials such as a CDA, combined with prior experience in the role, highly preferred.

Additional Requirements

While this job requires you to step into the Education Director role when needed, there are a few specific skills we are looking for in the applicants.

• Ability to hit the ground running. Prior experience in the role is highly preferred, but we are open to quick learners, too.
• Thorough knowledge of Texas Minimum Standards for licensed childcare centers
• Placing monthly orders for classroom and school supplies
• Knowledge of early childhood learning curriculum
• Train and mentor classroom teachers with curriculum, lesson planning and enrichment programs
• Ability to handle occasional behavioral issues in classrooms
• Conduct tours for families (in\-person \& virtual) and do lead follow ups
• Plan and host marketing events and open houses to drive new enrollments
• Knowledge of social media marketing
• Reliable and flexible with working hours. This job does require a few evenings and weekends!
• Keeping up with office paperwork (children's files etc.), working the phones and being that friendly face everyone loves to see each morning!

Go ahead and apply if you meet these requirements and we'll be in touch with you right away.