Assistant Director, Early Childhood Education

Assistant Director Position At The Goddard School In Leesburg, VA

The Goddard School located in Leesburg, VA is looking for a motivated, self-starter for an Assistant Director position at our School. The Assistant Director will assist in overseeing the daily operations of the school, ensuring the highest standards of education and care. This role involves supporting the Director and Owner with school operations, maintaining compliance with licensing requirements and fostering positive relationships with parents and the community.

A leader in the franchised premium preschool industry, The Goddard School uses a professional approach to provide the highest standard of health and safety, to develop a lifelong love of learning. The Goddard School faculty is made of caring and dedicated teachers who understand each child's needs. The faculty members are highly qualified, early childhood educators who use their creativity and the state-specific learning outcomes as the basis for unique lesson plans brought to life in a fun and imaginative way.

Assistant Director Key Responsibilities

Administrative Support:

• Assist in managing the day-to-day operations of the School
• Handle administrative tasks such as scheduling, record-keeping, and reporting
• Ensure compliance with state childcare licensing regulations

Data and Systems Ownership:

• Maintain data platforms with student and staff updates
• Run basic data extraction, models and forecasting on Excel

Marketing and Event Lead:

• Organize fun school events
• Post on Social Media
• Create on-brand marketing assets

What We Offer

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Comprehensive benefits may include health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), and paid time off (PTO)
• A front-row seat to experience running a business working directly with the owner on site this could be a launchpad to owning your own School or Small Business in the future
• Continued focus on your professional development
• Community outreach opportunities
• Affiliation with leaders in the early childhood education industry

You Might Be a Fit If...

• You enjoy working with happy children and fun co-workers, all day!
• You love organizing fun events!
• You geek out on data and social media.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field
• Strong excel and data skills
• Experience with social and marketing platforms/tools like Instagram, Canva
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• An inspirational leader and team builder, proactive about building relationships with families
• Organized and able to multitask, strategically resolves challenges, and has a great attitude
• Commitment to professional development and continuous improvement

In The Goddard School's unique and flexible learning environment, child development is about more than just reaching milestones. It's about turning everyday encounters into teachable moments, allowing children's interests to influence their learning experiences through a balance of academic, mental, physical, and social-emotional growth.

The joy of childhood comes from those bright sparks of discovery -- moments that delight and surprise us. Your preschool career at The Goddard School in Leesburg, VA can be just as exciting. For more than 35 years, Goddard Schools have put each teacher at the heart of everything we do because teachers put each student at the heart of everything they do. The Goddard School trusts, empowers, and honors its exceptional educators. Develop your teaching skills in a vibrant and nurturing environment and make a difference in children's lives every day.