Assistant Director

The Goddard School • Fairfield, NJ

59d • Onsite

About The Position

The Goddard School of Fairfield is seeking an organized, detail-oriented, and relationship-focused Assistant Director to join their leadership team. The Assistant Director plays a critical role in supporting the daily operations of the school while helping maintain excellence in curriculum implementation, compliance, family communication, and faculty support. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing administrative responsibilities with hands-on involvement in classrooms and staff coaching. The school is a nationally recognized early childhood education program serving children from infancy through Pre-K, with a collaborative leadership team that includes an On-Site Owner, Executive Director, Assistant Directors, and classroom leadership who work together to support children, families, and faculty.

Requirements

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, or related field preferred
• CDA or equivalent credentials considered
• Minimum 3 years of experience in an early childhood setting
• Prior leadership, supervisory, or management experience preferred
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Positive, professional, and team-oriented mindset
• Familiarity with licensing regulations and quality standards 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
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Prior leadership, supervisory, or management experience preferred
• Familiarity with licensing regulations and quality standards preferred

Responsibilities

• Review and provide feedback on lesson plans
• Support implementation of The Goddard School's Wonder of Learning® curriculum
• Conduct classroom observations and provide coaching to teachers
• Monitor classroom quality and educational best practices
• Assist with curriculum displays and learning documentation
• Conduct health and safety audits
• Support licensing compliance and quality assurance initiatives
• Monitor classroom environments and documentation
• Maintain incident and illness logs
• Assist with emergency drills and safety procedures
• Ensure compliance boards and required postings remain current
• Provide coaching and mentoring to teachers
• Assist with onboarding and training of new employees
• Support classroom management and behavior guidance strategies
• Help maintain positive staff morale and school culture
• Serve as a resource for faculty throughout the day

Benefits

• Bonus opportunities
• Community outreach opportunities
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Childcare Discount
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Supportive Leadership Team

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree