Childcare Preschool Program Director

Overview: Are you passionate about marketing andworking in the field of early education? Do you want to join a creative and motivated team ofeducators and want to play a critical role in marketing the school and program which focuses onnurturing children and preparesthem in becoming lifelong learners? Are you compassionate & collaborative and are looking to form lasting relations with the community, colleagues, childrenand families? If so, The Goddard School, Watertown, MA could be the right fitfor you. Our school: The Goddard School of Watertown is a premier early childhood center that offers the best preparation for social, physical and academic success for children 6 weeks to 6 years. Our renowned curriculum and philosophy is inspired by Piaget and Erikson and focuses on play based learning. We want to attract and retain the best educators by providing them a supportive & collaborative culture and the tools they need to be successful in their respective roles. Responsibilities: * Oversee and support teachers in the preschool program in developing and implementingcore and enrichment curriculum * Support and/or create class and enrichment schedules and maintain appropriate staffing levels per school & state policies * Leading and/or supporting with teacher observations, training, coaching and orientation * Advancing physical and intellectual competence by adapting program activities to meet the individual needs of the children * Communicating appropriately and professionally with both parents and fellow staff members * Providing positive guidance by supporting social and emotional development * Establishing positive and productive relationships with families * Understanding and implementing Goddard’s Health & Safety procedures * Participating in recommended training programs, conferences and other aspects of professional development * Overseeing and managingprogram compliance to Goddard QA * Overseeing and supportingclassroom functions and operations including daily reports, Tadpoles, Teaching Strategies Gold, Portfolios, etc. * Other tasks and projects as assigned Requirements: * A 2 or 4 yeardegree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related field (will considerrelevant experience and/or 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 and 2 years (3120 clock hours) of experience in a licensed childcare center or preschool, and 1 year of management experience * Management experience in a licensed childcare center or preschool * Minimum of 18 ECE credits * Must be able to work between the hours of 7:00AM– 6:00PM * Strong written and verbal communication skills General Qualifications: Meet the state qualifications and those set forth in the national hiring standards including- * 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 respond immediately to emergency situations Benefits: The Goddard School of Watertown offers full time employees competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package including: * Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance * PTO * 401K * Education Reimbursement * Career Advancement and Coaching * Bonus * Discounts * Other The Goddard School of Watertown is an EOE