Goddard School Executive Director
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Description: The Goddard School is at the momment seeking for Goddard School Executive Director right now, this vacancy will be arranged in Georgia. Detailed specification about this vacancy opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Overview and Compensation
An Executive Director at The Goddard School is responsible for managing the program. Additionally, the Director may be responsible for certain business tasks as delegated by the franchisee.
This is a salaried position with bonus opportunities. A Director’s salary is based on the School’s locale, tuition rates and the candidate’s education/experience.
General Qualifications
A Director must meet the qualifications of Georgia BFTS and those set forth in the National Standards for Hiring (see www.bls.gov), including the following:
- Ability to hear the conversational voice, with or without a hearing aid
- Ability to see and read newsprint, with or without corrective lenses
- Ability to speak and be understood under normal circumstances
- Ability to use arms, hands, legs, and feet, with or without corrective devices; this includes the ability to evacuate the building during emergencies
- Ability to handle crisis situations, especially where children are involved
- Ability to respond immediately to emergency situations
- Previous management experience in a licensed childcare facility or experience managing faculty/staff
All candidates, including those who wish to be considered for the position of acting Director or Assistant Director, must meet one or more of the following criteria, in addition to any/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, Child Development and management experience in a licensed childcare center or preschool.
- A Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field1, including 18 semester hours of completed coursework, including 12 hours2 of completed coursework related to young children birth to age 8, 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 field1 and 1 year of experience (1560 clock hours)2 working in a licensed childcare center or preschool and 1 year of management experience.
- An Associate’s degree or higher in a related field, including 18 hours of completed coursework related to young children birth to age 8, and 2 years (3120 clock hours) 2 of experience in a licensed childcare center or preschool, and 1 year of management experience.
- A current CDA or Early Childhood Teaching Credential, and an additional 12 semester hours or continuing education units in courses related to young children birth to age 8[1], and 2 years (3120 clock hours)[2] of experience in a licensed childcare center or preschool, and 1 year of management experience.
Director’s responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
ADMINISTRATIVE
- Plan and schedule administrative duties
- Maintain accurate record-keeping, both state and GSI requirements (eg, children’s files, faculty files)
- Prepare reports
- Manage classroom scheduling/schedule faculty
- Review Employee Handbook annually
- Implement a health program including communication with a healthcare consultant
- Maintain a list of local agencies able to help children with special needs
- Maintain a list of local pediatricians, dentists, etc.
- Conduct disaster drills (eg, fire, tornado) in accordance with GSI QA Standards and state licensing requirements
- Maintain compliance with GSI QA Standards
- Maintain a school inventory (eg, snacks, supplies)
- Contribute to the Directors’ Corner on Connect
- Plan and implement a program for professional growth
- Prepare periodic reports on the state of the School
- Operate the School within budget
- Define a maintenance system for faculty (eg, classroom repairs)
- Arrange for maintenance and repairs
- Manage payroll budget
- Manage petty cash
- Manage registration budget
- Purchase classroom equipment and supplies (indoor and outdoor)
- Maintain budget and/or purchase school supplies and snack
- Initiate and maintain a positive relationship with licensing agent/agency
- Maintain current licensing documentation
- Maintain licensing regulations
- Recruit, interview, hire and manage faculty
- Manage faculty schedule
- Conduct faculty orientation
- Complete faculty reviews: 90-day and annual
- Conduct monthly faculty meetings
- Develop and maintain a substitute teacher list
- Maintain accurate faculty files
- Plan/implement bi-annual in-service meetings for faculty
- Plan first aid, CPR and any other required training
- Plan emergency preparedness training
- Conduct monthly classroom observations
- Keep abreast of research and development in the field of early childhood development
- Plan/implement professional development programs
- Promote active participation in Goddard Systems University
- Actively participate in professional organizations, conferences and lectures
- Conduct classroom ratio checks
- Plan and implement a year-round calendar
- Plan and implement procedures for maintaining accurate classroom records
- Review Daily Activity Reports periodically
- Review children’s portfolios regularly
- Plan and implement visitors/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
- Welcome all visitors to the School
- Answer the telephone and use 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 (eg, Daily Activity Reports, school newsletter)
- Conduct meetings with parent(s)/legal guardian(s) when necessary
- Develop and maintain community relations
- Conduct a minimum of four community outreach programs
- Organize a student teaching program
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If you were eligible to this vacancy, please send us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to The Goddard School.
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This vacancy starts available on: Sat, 20 Jan 2018 09:42:13 GMT