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The Goddard School® located in Tustin, CA is looking for a motivated, self-starter for a Director position at our School. The ideal candidate must have strong leadership skills, excellent communication skills, and a good understanding of a developmentally appropriate learning program for young children. In addition, the ideal candidate will possess the ability to motivate and inspire others. 

In The Goddard School®'s unique and flexible learning environment, child development is about more than just reaching milestones. It’s about turning everyday encounters into teachable moments, allowing children’s interests to influence their learning experiences through a balance of academic, mental, physical, and social-emotional growth.  

A leader in the franchised premium preschool industry, The Goddard School® uses a professional approach to provide the highest standard of health and safety, to develop a lifelong love of learning. The Goddard School faculty is made of caring and dedicated teachers who understand each child’s needs. The faculty members are highly qualified, early childhood educators who use their creativity and the state-specific learning outcomes as the basis for unique lesson plans brought to life in a fun and imaginative way.  

The Preschool Director of Operations is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of a preschool facility. This role combines a deep passion for early childhood education with strong organizational and leadership skills. The ideal candidate is loving, caring, genuinely enjoys working with young children, and has more than 6 years of experience running a preschool infant and toddler center.

1. Staff Management and Development:

- Recruit, hire, and train qualified teachers and support staff.

- Provide ongoing supervision, mentoring, and professional development opportunities for staff members.

- Foster a positive and collaborative work environment that promotes teamwork, creativity, and continuous improvement.

2. Operational Oversight:

- Oversee daily operations, including scheduling, budgeting, and maintaining compliance with licensing regulations and safety guidelines.

- Help the school with getting accredited through QRIS and other national accreditation agencies. Knowledge of getting accredited is a huge plus.

- Coordinate and manage enrollment processes, admissions, and parent communications.

- Maintain accurate records, including student files, attendance, and progress reports.

3. Parent and Community Engagement: Cultivate strong relationships with parents and families, organize and facilitate parent-teacher conferences, workshops, and other community-building events.

4. Curriculum Development: -Collaborate with teachers to implement Goddard's state of the art proprietary STEAM-based curriculum that meets the developmental needs of preschool-aged children.

5. Health and Safety: - Regularly inspect facilities and equipment to ensure compliance with safety standards per California State Licensing and Goddard QA standards

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

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Work Location: Onsite, in person

As part of a larger franchise system, in operation for 35 years, we are the premiere spot for early childhood learning for children from six weeks to six years old. We have over 600 franchised Schools with more than 75,000 students in 37 states and Washington D.C. The Goddard School uses the most current, academically endorsed methods to ensure that children have fun while learning the skills they need for long-term success in school and in life. All Goddard Schools are held to high standards of education, care, and safety. We are proudly accredited by Cognia and Partnership for 21st Century Learning: A Network of Battelle for Kids.