Assistant Director- Danbury Location
The Goddard School, Danbury, CT, United States
The Goddard School in Danbury is looking for an Assistant Director to assist with the running of the program and managing the faculty. This position will entail spending time both in classrooms and the office. Candidates must be available to work between the hours of 9a-6p Monday-Friday. We are looking for a positive, detail oriented, friendly, dependable and responsible individual who enjoys a fast paced work environment to join our administrative team. Early childhood and management experience required.
Overview An Assistant Director at The Goddard School is responsible for managing the program in the Director's absence.
General Qualifications A candidate must meet the qualifications of his/her state and those set forth in the National Standards for Hiring (see www.bls.gov), including the following:
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 All candidates, including those who wish to be considered for the position of acting Director or 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:
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) working in a licensed childcare center or preschool and 1 year of management experience.
Responsibilities Exact responsibilities will be determined by the management team collaboratively. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
ADMINISTRATIVE
Plan and schedule administrative duties
Maintain accurate record-keeping, both state and GSI requirements (eg, children’s files, faculty files)
Manage classroom scheduling/schedule faculty
Assist with on-boarding faculty
Conduct drills (eg, fire, tornado) in accordance with GSI QA Standards and state licensing requirements
Maintain compliance with GSI QA Standards
Maintain a school inventory (eg, snacks, supplies)
FISCAL
Assist with operating the School within budget
LICENSING
Initiate and maintain a positive relationship with licensing agent/agency
Maintain current licensing documentation
Maintain licensing regulations
PERSONNEL
Manage faculty schedule
Conduct faculty orientation/training
Maintain accurate faculty files
Assist with planning and running in-service meetings for faculty
PROGRAM, PROGRAM SUPPORT, and PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Conduct monthly classroom observations
Keep abreast of research and development in the field of early childhood development
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
Incorporate GSI curriculum resources
Plan and implement procedures for maintaining accurate classroom records
Provide faculty assistance with lesson plan preparation and development
Assists with Reviewing lesson plans weekly
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
Playground Safety Checks
SALES AND MARKETING
Welcome all visitors to the School
Answer the telephone and use the GSI telephone script
Develop and maintain customer relations
Develop and maintain community relations
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Overview An Assistant Director at The Goddard School is responsible for managing the program in the Director's absence.
General Qualifications A candidate must meet the qualifications of his/her state and those set forth in the National Standards for Hiring (see www.bls.gov), including the following:
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 All candidates, including those who wish to be considered for the position of acting Director or 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:
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) working in a licensed childcare center or preschool and 1 year of management experience.
Responsibilities Exact responsibilities will be determined by the management team collaboratively. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
ADMINISTRATIVE
Plan and schedule administrative duties
Maintain accurate record-keeping, both state and GSI requirements (eg, children’s files, faculty files)
Manage classroom scheduling/schedule faculty
Assist with on-boarding faculty
Conduct drills (eg, fire, tornado) in accordance with GSI QA Standards and state licensing requirements
Maintain compliance with GSI QA Standards
Maintain a school inventory (eg, snacks, supplies)
FISCAL
Assist with operating the School within budget
LICENSING
Initiate and maintain a positive relationship with licensing agent/agency
Maintain current licensing documentation
Maintain licensing regulations
PERSONNEL
Manage faculty schedule
Conduct faculty orientation/training
Maintain accurate faculty files
Assist with planning and running in-service meetings for faculty
PROGRAM, PROGRAM SUPPORT, and PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Conduct monthly classroom observations
Keep abreast of research and development in the field of early childhood development
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
Incorporate GSI curriculum resources
Plan and implement procedures for maintaining accurate classroom records
Provide faculty assistance with lesson plan preparation and development
Assists with Reviewing lesson plans weekly
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
Playground Safety Checks
SALES AND MARKETING
Welcome all visitors to the School
Answer the telephone and use the GSI telephone script
Develop and maintain customer relations
Develop and maintain community relations
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