Preschool Center Operations Director

Overview: Are you passionate about working with young children and helping them learn, explore, develop and achieve their maximum potential? Do you want to join a team of motivated educators and want to play a critical role in nurturing children and preparing them in becoming lifelong learners? Are you compassionate & collaborative and are looking to form lasting relations with children, colleagues and families? If so, The Goddard School, Watertown, MA could be the right fit for you. Our school: The Goddard School of Watertown is a premier early childhood center that offers the best preparation for social, physical and academic success for children 6 weeks to 6 years. Our renowned curriculum and philosophy is inspired by Piaget and Erikson and focuses on play based learning. We want to attract and retain the best educators by providing them a supportive & collaborative culture and the tools they need to be successful in their respective roles. Responsibilities:

• Planning and organizing activities that meets the goals of the School, including policies, enrollment, staffing, curriculum and administration & marketing.
• Managing the School’s operations including classroom and center supplies and budget.
• Managing vendors including selection, operational and functional relationships.
• Collaborating with the admin team in maintaining appropriate staff levels for enrollment in accordance with school policies and state regulations.
• Working with the admin team in parent interaction, orientation and problem solving.
• Maintaining records pertaining to the administration of the School in accordance with state requirements in health, enrollment, and safety and licensing.
• Developing plans for the use and care of space and School equipment.
• Planning and enhancing community relations to promote community awareness of the School and its educational offerings.
• Participating in recommended training programs, conferences and other aspects of professional development.
• Other business tasks as assigned
• Arriving each day with a positive outlook and a great sense of humor

Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related field (will consider an Associates degree or higher with relevant management experience)
• A current CDA or Early Childhood Teaching Credential, and an additional 12 semester hours or continuing education units in courses related to young children birth to age 8 and 2 years (3120 clock hours) of experience in a licensed childcare center or preschool, and 1 year of management experience
• Management experience in a licensed childcare center or preschool
• Minimum of 18 ECE credits
• Director II Certification
• Must be able to work between the hours of 7:00AM – 6:00PM
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

General Qualifications: Meet the state qualifications and those set forth in the national hiring standards including-

• Ability to hear the conversational voice, with or without a hearing aid
• Ability to see and read newsprint, with or without corrective lenses
• Ability to speak and be understood under normal circumstances
• Ability to lift and carry children and other items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to use arms, hands, legs, and feet, with or without corrective devices; this includes the ability to evacuate the building during emergencies
• Ability to handle crisis situations, especially where children are involved
• Ability to respond immediately to emergency situations

Benefits: The Goddard School of Watertown offers full time employees competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package including: * Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

* PTO

* 401K

• Education Reimbursement
• Career Advancement and Coaching
• Bonus
• Discounts
• Other

The Goddard School of Watertown is an EOE