About Us
The Goddard School (Millburn & Maplewood, NJ) is committed to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment where young children can grow and learn. We believe in fostering a love for learning through play-based, developmentally appropriate practices. The Goddard Schools of Millburn and Maplewood, NJ are Reggio-Emilia influenced, and have a trilingual (English, Spanish, Mandarin) global curriculum. Our team is passionate about early childhood education and dedicated to creating a positive, supportive community for children, families, and staff.
Benefits
ECE Training & Development
ECE Career Advancement
Competitive Salary
Weekend/Evenings Off
Paid Time Off
All Paid Federal Holidays
Health Insurance
401 (k) matching
About the Opportunity
We are seeking an Assistant Director who would be responsible for building strong, positive, trustworthy, relationships with all stakeholders and assisting the School Director in the implementation of all policies, systems, and curriculum to achieve the School’s vision and mission.
About You
You will be someone who relishes the opportunity to
continue to learn and grow
problem solve and think on your toes
collaborate with others
stay curious
You possess a combination of key character traits and personality, such as
patience
empathy & compassion
resilience
flexible
team player
Specific Responsibilities
Build strong, positive, trustworthy relationships with all stakeholders (students, faculty, parents, and the leadership team).
Assist in mentoring and coaching faculty to ensure a positive, inspiring, safe, intentional, fun learning environment.
Assistant in interviewing and onboarding new faculty.
Observe and support children and partner with families to ensure a productive learning and growing experience.
Support 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 the school’s vision and mission.
Support the daily operation of the school.
Work in close collaboration with the owner and the leadership team.
Other duties as assigned by the director.
Requirement
GED Required Early Childhood Experience Required
Associates degree or ECE certification preferred
Salary Range - $45k - $65k
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.