Assistant Athletics Director jobs in Bergenfield, NJ

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition assistance

Job description


The Goddard School® located in Lyndhurst, NJ is looking for a motivated, self-starter for an assistant director position at our new school. A bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field and management experience in a licensed childcare center or preschool is preferred. The ideal candidate must have strong leadership skills, excellent communication skills and have a clear understanding of a developmentally appropriate learning program for young children. In addition, the candidate will possess the ability to motivate and inspire others.

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.

A leader in the franchised preschool industry, The Goddard School® uses an industry leading approach to provide the highest standard in health and safety to support the health and well-being of our students and faculty. Through fun, engaging lessons and experiences, students develop a life-long 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 engaged, trained, 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.

This position is responsible for building strong, positive, trustworthy, relationships with all stakeholders (children, faculty, parents, Goddard Systems, Owner) and assisting the School Director in supporting the education program (faculty performance and development, curriculum implementation) and is also responsible for, but not limited to:

The Assistant Director role includes:

• Overseeing operations including human resources, quality assurance and facility operations
• Build strong, positive, trustworthy relationships with all stakeholders (children, faculty, parents, Goddard Systems, Owner).
• Interview, onboard, train, mentor, support faculty with classroom environment, learning, instruction, and behavior management.
• Support the daily operation of the school including managing staff, parents, children, health & safety, education, and all aspects of the school and business.
• Observe and support children and partner with families to ensure a productive learning and growing experience.
• Supporting faculty development by mentoring and coaching faculty to ensure a positive, inspiring, safe, intentional, fun learning environment.
• Complying with state childcare licensing regulations
• Supervise the implementation of the Wonder of Learning Curriculum, School specific curriculums and Goddard Q.A. Health and Safety Standards.
• Support the implementation of policies, systems, and curriculum to achieve Owner's objectives regarding all aspects of school and business operations.
• Projecting a positive and upbeat attitude while working in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrating highly-effective organizational, time management and multitasking skills
• Having a genuine love for children and a strong commitment to education
• Other duties as assigned.

The Goddard School® offers:

• Competitive Compensation including bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Professional Development
• State-of-the-Art Facilities
• Community Outreach
• Resource Programs
• Affiliation with Leaders in the Childcare Field

Qualifications:

• BA or BS Degree in Early Childhood/Elementary Education or related field
• Prior managerial experience in an Early Childhood and/or preschool setting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Teambuilder
• Commitment to professional development and continuous improvement
• 2 of years of management experience in a licensed childcare center or preschool required

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person


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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.