Center Director for Preschool

THE GODDARD SCHOOL - WILMINGTON, DE•Wilmington, DE

2d•Onsite

About The Position

A nationally accredited, 5-star preschool in Wilmington is looking for motivated candidates for our School’s Director position. Our ideal candidate must have strong leadership skills, excellent communication skills, and must have a good understanding of age-appropriate activities for young children and be able to motivate and inspire others.

Requirements

Hold or be eligible for Early Childhood Director certificate from the State of Delaware
Understanding of Delaware Early Learning Foundations
Excellent Verbal and Written Communication Skills
Team Player
Commitment to Professional Development
Prior managerial experience in an Early Childhood

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or Elementary Education
At least 2 years of experience as a director in a preschool setting
DE Administrator Specialized Training is preferred
DE Infant Specialized Training is preferred
DE Toddler Specialized Training is preferred

Responsibilities

Develop strong positive relationships with our families by meeting or exceeding their expectations
Staff management and development
Maintain a 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
Overseeing preschool operations including (but not limited to) human resources, quality assurance, and facility operations
Manage budget
Complying with state childcare licensing regulations
Manage and implement Licensing and Quality Assurance standards and requirements
Positive and upbeat attitude while working in a fast-paced environment
Willingness to do whatever it takes to get the job done, whether that be acting as a Teacher, hiring, firing, and making the hard decisions on scheduling