Director of Education Job at The Goddard School, Nashville, TN

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  • The Goddard School
  • Nashville, TN

Job Description

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discounts
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Build Your Career With An Award-Winning Pre-School

The Goddard School is a premier preschool that offers the best preparation for social, physical and academic success for children 6 weeks to 6 years. Our renowned curriculum and philosophy are inspired by Piaget and Erikson and focus on play-based learning. We attract and retain the best educators by providing them a supportive & collaborative culture and the tools they need to be successful in their respective roles.

Opportunity abounds as our company operates multiple prestigious schools in Middle Tennessee! At The Goddard School, children are provided a fun learning environment where our motto is "Learning for Fun, Learning for Life!" We work hard to instill a love for learning in children that will continue well beyond their years with us. Our leadership team at The Goddard School is responsible for managing our quality program and ensuring that curriculum standards are being met, teachers are supported, our families are always welcomed, and children are thriving.

This is a salaried position with bonus opportunities. This position has a competitive compensation package which includes benefits, including health insurance, dental, vision, retirement plan, paid holidays, paid time off, tuition discounts and more.

General Qualifications

An Assistant Director must meet the qualifications of the state of TN and those set forth in the National Standards for Hiring (see including the following: Responsibilities Educational Qualifications

  • Previous management experience in a licensed childcare facility or experience managing faculty/staff (REQUIRED)
  • 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
  • Oversee daily operations of the early childhood education program, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards.
  • Develop and implement curriculum that fosters child development and learning.
  • Supervise and mentor teaching staff, providing guidance and support.
  • Manage budgets and resources effectively to enhance program quality.
  • Engage with parents and the community through public speaking and fundraising initiatives.
  • Lead strategic planning efforts to improve program outcomes and expand services.

All candidates, including those who wish to be considered, 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:Job Type: Full-time

  • 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 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 , 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 1 year of management experience.

Pay: $48,000.00 - $52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Each Goddard School location is privately owned and operated by Goddard Franchisor LLC franchisees. The Goddard School franchise owner(s) are the employers at each school, and the franchise owner(s) set their own wage and benefit programs, which vary by location.

Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Immediate start, Shift work, Monday to Friday,

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