Director

Edmond, OK
Full Time

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At The Goddard School, we are dedicated to providing exceptional care and early childhood education for children in a nurturing, supportive environment. We are seeking a passionate and experienced Director to manage the daily operations of the school, ensuring the health and well-being of all children, families and faculty!

Educational Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree preferred
  • Prior management experience
  • Prior classroom experience (Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Kindergarten)
  • Oklahoma Director's Credential preferred
  • Strong written and communication skills 
  • Displays fluency in written and oral communication
  • A strong desire to mold and shape the minds of young children

Director Responsibilities

Director’s responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

ADMINISTRATIVE

  • Maintain accurate record-keeping, both state and GSI requirements (eg, children’s files, faculty files)
  • Manage classroom scheduling/schedule faculty
  • Review Employee Handbook annually.
  • Conduct disaster 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)
  • Plan and implement a program for professional growth
  • Welcome all visitors to the School
  • Answer telephone calls
  • Schedule tours
  • Follow through with all prospective customers
  • Develop and maintain customer relations
  • Conduct an orientation program for new families
  • Conduct meetings with parent(s)/legal guardian(s) when necessary
  • Develop and maintain community relations

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
  • 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
  • Conduct classroom ratio checks
  • Plan and implement a year-round calendar
  • Plan and implement procedures for maintaining accurate classroom records
  • Provide faculty assistance with lesson plan preparation and theme development
  • Review lesson plan books weekly
  • Review posted lesson plans monthly
  • Review Daily Activity Reports periodically
  • Review children’s portfolios regularly
  • Ensure that each classroom has an effective management system in place
  • Plan and implement visitors/activities

What we offer:

  • Paid holidays
  • Paid time off
  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
  • A collaborative and inclusive work culture
  • Closed the week of Christmas
  • Medical, dental, vision, life and supplemental insurance for full time employees
  • Staff lounge stocked with free snacks and coffee
  • And so much more!

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