Administrative Assistant

The Goddard School located in Cypress is looking for a motivated self-starter for a director’s position at our School. Prior experience in a childcare setting is required. Candidates must have strong leadership skills, excellent communication skills, a genuine love for children and a strong commitment to education.

The Goddard School is a renowned early childhood education program with a Piaget (learning through play) based foundation and an active learning approach. A leader in the franchised preschool industry, The Goddard School uses a professional approach to provide the highest standard in health and safety and to help children 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 qualified 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.

The director responsibilities include the following:

• Assisting Teachers in Classrooms and Office Administrative Duties

• Overseeing the operations of the School, specifically focusing on educational programming, relationship building, faculty training & development, and quality assurance

• Developing strong relationships with our families

• Complying with state childcare licensing regulations

• Projecting a positive and upbeat attitude while working in a fast-paced environment

• Demonstrating highly effective organizational, time management, and multitasking skills

What We Offer:

• Salary range: $15-17

• Comprehensive benefits including supplemental Aflac insurance, Simple IRA, and paid time off (PTO)

• A front-row seat to experience running a business with the owners on site

• Continued focus on your professional development

• State-of-the-Art facilities

• Affiliation with leaders in the early childhood education industry

Qualifications:

• One+ years of management experience in a licensed childcare center or preschool required

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• An inspirational leader and team builder

• Proactive about building relationships with new families and maintaining high enrollment to make sure the students have access to the best curriculum available

• Organized and able to multitask, strategically resolves challenges, and has a great attitude

About Goddard Schools

The Goddard School located in Cypress has been open for 8 years. As part of a larger franchise system, in operation for over 30 years, we are the premier preschool for children from six weeks to six years old. We have over 530 franchised Schools with more than 70,000 students in 38 states. The Goddard School uses the most current academically endorsed methods to ensure children have fun while learning the skills they need for long-term success in school and in life. Our talented teachers also collaborate with parents to nurture children into respectful, confident, and joyful learners.

• Our teachers love working with us. Over 50% of our teachers have been with us for 5 or more years

Your health and safety is our top concern. We have implemented stringent COVID-19 health and safety procedures, including the following:

• School entry is limited to personnel and enrolled children only. Parents drop students off at the door

• Schools are deep cleaned daily

• Personal protective equipment (PPE) is provided

• Health screening of faculty and children in attendance is conducted daily

• Handwashing and sanitation procedures have been adapted to meet applicable CDC recommendations