Preschool Director

Goddard School•Cypress, TX

About The Position

The Goddard School® located in Bridgeland is looking for a motivated self-starter for a Director’s position at our school. A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field, and management experience in a licensed childcare center or preschool is required. Candidates must have strong leadership skills, excellent communication skills, and have a good understanding of age appropriate activities for young children. General Qualifications A director must meet the qualifications of the state the School is located in and the following qualifications: previous management experience in a licensed childcare facility or experience managing faculty members or staff; the ability to provide effective training to faculty members in performing their responsibilities and complying with all applicable laws, regulations and GSI standards; the ability to perform all of the responsibilities of a director (below); the ability to interact closely with children at their level; the ability to supervise children with sight and hearing at all times; the ability to change children’s diapers or assist in toileting where necessary; the ability to understand and comply with the franchisee’s employment policies; the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with school personnel, children and parents; the ability to handle crisis situations, including assisting in evacuating the building during emergencies; the ability to comply in all respects with all applicable laws and regulations relating to childcare. An offer of employment may be made contingent on the following: A current physical examination by a physician, including a current tuberculin test or chest x-ray, which may or may not be required by state regulations or by the franchisee; A n approved criminal record check as required by state regulations. Educational Qualifications All candidates who wish to be considered for the position of director must meet one or more of the following criteria and any and all requirements that may be mandated by their state and/or local licensing authorities: A bachelor’s degree or higher in early childhood education, elementary education or child development and management experience in a licensed childcare center or preschool; A bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field, including 18 semester hours of completed coursework, including 12 documented hours of completed coursework related to young children from birth to age eight, and management experience in a licensed childcare center or preschool; An associate’s degree or higher in early childhood education, elementary education, child development or a related field, one year (1560 clock hours) of experience of working in a licensed childcare center or preschool and one year of management experience; An associate’s degree or higher in a related field, including 18 hours of completed coursework related to young children from birth to age eight, two years (3120 clock hours) of experience in a licensed childcare center or preschool and one year of management experience; A current CDA or early childhood teaching credential, an additional 12 semester hours of continuing education units in courses related to young children from birth to age eight, two years (3120 documented clock hours) of experience in a licensed childcare center or preschool and one year of management experience. Any candidate with 12 hours of completed coursework must present the franchisee with a written career development plan documenting how and when the remaining six hours of required coursework (ECE or continuing education) will be completed.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field, and management experience in a licensed childcare center or preschool is required.
Candidates must have strong leadership skills, excellent communication skills, and have a good understanding of age appropriate activities for young children.
previous management experience in a licensed childcare facility or experience managing faculty members or staff
the ability to provide effective training to faculty members in performing their responsibilities and complying with all applicable laws, regulations and GSI standards
the ability to perform all of the responsibilities of a director (below)
the ability to interact closely with children at their level
the ability to supervise children with sight and hearing at all times
the ability to change children’s diapers or assist in toileting where necessary
the ability to understand and comply with the franchisee’s employment policies
the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with school personnel, children and parents
the ability to handle crisis situations, including assisting in evacuating the building during emergencies
the ability to comply in all respects with all applicable laws and regulations relating to childcare.
A current physical examination by a physician, including a current tuberculin test or chest x-ray, which may or may not be required by state regulations or by the franchisee
A n approved criminal record check as required by state regulations.
A bachelor’s degree or higher in early childhood education, elementary education or child development and management experience in a licensed childcare center or preschool
A bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field, including 18 semester hours of completed coursework, including 12 documented hours of completed coursework related to young children from birth to age eight, and management experience in a licensed childcare center or preschool
An associate’s degree or higher in early childhood education, elementary education, child development or a related field, one year (1560 clock hours) of experience of working in a licensed childcare center or preschool and one year of management experience
An associate’s degree or higher in a related field, including 18 hours of completed coursework related to young children from birth to age eight, two years (3120 clock hours) of experience in a licensed childcare center or preschool and one year of management experience
A current CDA or early childhood teaching credential, an additional 12 semester hours of continuing education units in courses related to young children from birth to age eight, two years (3120 documented clock hours) of experience in a licensed childcare center or preschool and one year of management experience.
Any candidate with 12 hours of completed coursework must present the franchisee with a written career development plan documenting how and when the remaining six hours of required coursework (ECE or continuing education) will be completed.

Responsibilities

ADMINISTRATIVE Maintain compliance with GSI's standards
Maintain accurate records, such as children's and faculty member's files, to meet both the state's and GSI's requirements
Prepare reports as requested by the franchisee
Manage classroom scheduling and schedule faculty members
Review the employee handbook annually
Implement a health program, including communication with the School’s healthcare consultant
Conduct emergency drills, such as fire, tornado and intruder drills, in accordance with GSI's standards and state licensing requirements
Maintain a school inventory
Contribute to the Directors’ Corner on Goddard Connect
Plan and implement a program for her or his and the faculty’s professional growth
Prepare periodic reports on the state of the School.
FISCAL Operate the School within budget
Define a maintenance system for the faculty
Arrange for maintenance and repairs
Manage the payroll budget
Manage the petty cash
Manage the registration budget
Purchase the classroom equipment and indoor and outdoor supplies
Purchase school supplies and snacks.
LICENSING Initiate and maintain a positive relationship with the licensing agent or agency
Maintain the current licensing documentation
Comply with all current licensing regulations.
PERSONNEL Recruit, interview, hire and manage faculty members
Manage faculty members' schedules
Conduct the faculty orientation
Complete 90-day and annual faculty reviews
Conduct monthly faculty meetings
Develop and maintain a substitute teacher list
Maintain accurate faculty files
Plan and implement in-service meetings for faculty members twice a year
Plan first aid, CPR and any other required training
Plan emergency preparedness training.
PROGRAM, PROGRAM SUPPORT and PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Conduct monthly classroom observations
Keep abreast of research and development in the field of early childhood development
Maintain a resource library at the School
Plan and implement professional development programs
Promote active participation in GSU
Actively participate in professional organizations, conferences and lectures
Develop the program and curriculum
Conduct classroom ratio checks throughout the day
Implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum within the context of the local school district
Use monthly themes
Incorporate GSI curriculum resources
Plan and implement a year-round calendar
Schedule shared classroom and outdoor space and equipment
Plan and implement procedures for maintaining accurate classroom records
Provide the faculty with assistance in preparing lesson plans and developing themes
Review the lesson plans
Review the Daily Activity Reports
Review children’s portfolios regularly
Ensure that each classroom has an effective management system in place
Plan and schedule visitors and plan and hold activities
Develop and implement a nutritious snack program
Develop and implement a transition system
Implement a playground safety program
Conduct curriculum meetings three times per year.
SALES AND MARKETING Welcome all visitors to the School
Answer the telephone using the GSI telephone script
Conduct tours according to the GSI tour guidelines
Follow through with all prospective customers
Enroll new families
Develop and maintain customer relations
Implement an orientation program for new families
Maintain a system of home-school communication, such as the Daily Activity Reports and school newsletter
Conduct meetings with parent(s) or legal guardian(s) when appropriate
Support the development and implementation of the franchisee’s community outreach activities
Organize a student teaching program.