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Assistant Director

Parker, COOnsiteFull TimeDirectorPosted 1 month ago

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Required skills

  • child development
  • team leadership
  • classroom management
  • childcare center administration
  • state background checks

Nice to have

  • Education
  • Wonder of Learning®

Role summary

The Goddard School in Parker, CO is seeking an Assistant Director to help manage daily operations, ensuring high educational and care standards. This role supports the Executive Director in staff management, compliance, and community engagement. The ideal candidate will have a passion for education and children, with preferred qualifications including an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education and at least 3 years of teaching experience. Required experience includes 1 year in childcare administration and strong knowledge of child development and leadership. The position emphasizes fostering growth and making a difference in children's lives.

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
The Goddard School located at: 11450 S. Pine Drive Parker, CO 80134 is looking for a motivated, self-starter for an Assistant Director position at our School! The Assistant Director will assist in overseeing the daily operations of the school, ensuring the highest standards of education and care. This role involves supporting the Executive Director in managing staff, maintaining compliance with licensing requirements and fostering positive relationships with families and the community. Nurture your growth. Empower your success. Join our welcoming community, where you can grow and make a real difference in children’s lives every day. If you’re passionate about education and children, and ready to advance your career, we’d love to hear from you! Assistant Director Key Responsibilities:
  • Administrative Support: Assist in managing the day-to-day operations of the School
  • Staff Management: Support the recruitment, training, development and supervision of staff
  • Curriculum and Program Development: Assist in the implementation of our proprietary Wonder of Learning® program*, designed to spark curiosity, support individual growth and inspire a lifelong love of learning
  • Family and Community Engagement: Build and maintain positive relationships with families
  • Health and Safety: Conduct regular safety drills, maintain emergency preparedness and licensing regulations to ensure a secure environment
Qualifications:
  • Preferred - Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, or a related field
  • At least 3 years of experience teaching in early childhood education
  • Required - At least 1 year of experience working at a large childcare center on the administrative team 
  • Strong knowledge of child development, early learning best practices, team leadership and classroom management
  • Excellent communication, organizational and problem-solving skills
  • A genuine love for children and commitment to providing high-quality education
  • Must pass required state background checks and meet state minimum education, experience and credential requirements
Pay is negotiable based on experience and tenure in the childcare industry.

Please apply here or reach out to Nalyssa or Kirsten at 303-805-1700 or by sending your resume to parkerco@goddardschools.com.

*Wonder of Learning® is our exclusive education program designed to embrace how children learn best — through play and curiosity. Our curriculum is designed to make learning enjoyable while instilling vital 21st-century skills such as teamwork, problem-solving and social-emotional relationships.
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