The Goddard School in Manhattan is accepting applications for the position of Education Director. Our ideal Director has strong leadership skills, is an excellent communicator, and can motivate and inspire others. The responsibilities include: overseeing all preschool operations, including teacher staffing, quality assurance, facility operations, and licensing. You will develop strong relationships with our families, included exmission support; have a positive and upbeat attitude, while working in a fast-paced environment; highly effective organizational, time management, and multitasking skills; a deep love for children and a strong commitment to education. Requirements: Master’s degree preferred, minimum BA/BS, in Education AND 3-5 years of experience as a director of a pre-school with 100 FTE's. Strong computer, verbal and written communication skills are required.
The Goddard School in New York City is located in Manhattan with 2 locations on the Upper West Side and Upper East Side, and we are expanding!. We are accepting applications for the position of Education Director.
Our ideal Director has strong leadership skills, is an excellent communicator, and can motivate and inspire others.
Rsponsibilities include:
- Overseeing all preschool operations including human resources, quality assurance, and facility operations.
- Develop strong relationships with our families, including exmission support.
- Manage licensing and credentialing
- Positive and upbeat attitude while working in a fast-paced environment
- Highly effective organizational, time management, and multitasking skills
- Deep love for children and a strong commitment to education.
Requirements:
- Master’s Degree preferred, minimum BA.BS Degree in Early Childhood Education
- New York State Teaching Certification, (minimum Birth through 2)
- 3-5 years of experience as a director of a pre-school with 100 FTE's.
- Knowledgeable of Article 47 and other NYC Department of Health licensing/credentialing issues
- Knowledgeable of NYC private schools and of public G&T program exams and admissions
- Strong computer, verbal and written communication skills
- Work as a team with a hands-on owner
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The Goddard School® is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides an outstanding opportunity for the right person, including:
- Competitive salary
- Paid vacation
- Sick days
- Holidays
- 401K
- Medical / Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Transportation program
Plus
- Professional Development
- State-of-the-Art Facilities
- Community Outreach
- Resource Programs
- Affiliation with Leaders in the Childcare Field
TO APPLY
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- Please submit cover letter and resume
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
License/Certification:
- Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
- Teaching Certification (Required)
- CPR Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person