Assistant Director

The Goddard School of Rochester Hills, MI•Rochester Hills, MI

About The Position

Join the dynamic team at The Goddard School® at: 820 East Auburn Road Rochester Hills, MI 48307 as our School Director! We’re seeking a passionate and proactive leader to oversee daily operations, support a team of dedicated educators and ensure a high-quality learning environment for children and families. As Director, you’ll uphold brand and licensing standards, lead staff development, implement our Wonder of Learning® proprietary curriculum and build strong school-family-community relationships. Possibility of becoming Director with more experience at our school. Nurture your growth. Empower your success. Apply today and become part of a supportive, purpose-driven team that is shaping the future—one child, one family and one educator at a time. Director Key Responsibilities: Leadership and Administration: Lead daily operations while upholding brand, regulatory and policy standards Staff Management: Hire, train, supervise and support staff to build a positive, collaborative team Curriculum and Program Development: Deliver 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 strong relationships with families and promote the School in the community Financial Management: Manage the budget, enrollment and resources for operational success Health and Safety: Maintain a safe, clean and prepared environment for children, staff and visitors 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, or a related field
At least 3 years of experience teaching in early childhood education and 1+ year in a leadership role
Strong knowledge of child development, early learning best practices and team leadership
Excellent communication, organizational and problem-solving skills
A genuine love for children and commitment to high-quality education
Must pass required state background checks and meet state minimum education, experience and credential requirements

Responsibilities

Lead daily operations while upholding brand, regulatory and policy standards
Hire, train, supervise and support staff to build a positive, collaborative team
Deliver our proprietary Wonder of Learning® program, designed to spark curiosity, support individual growth and inspire a lifelong love of learning
Build strong relationships with families and promote the School in the community
Manage the budget, enrollment and resources for operational success
Maintain a safe, clean and prepared environment for children, staff and visitors