- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Company parties
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Signing bonus
- Training & development
- Tuition assistance
- Vision insurance
- Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Financial Benefits: Tuition reimbursement, vacation pay, sick pay, holiday pay, childcare discounts, 401k with match
- Additional Perks: $1,000 sign-on bonus, up to $500 in gas reimbursement, and various bonuses throughout the year
- Professional Development: Access to Goddard Systems University for Continuing Education Units (CEUs), tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for career growth with promotions from within
- Oversee daily school operations
- Manage budget and ensure compliance with state and Goddard licensing requirements
- Support recruitment, training, and supervision of staff
- Handle employee and student file paperwork
- Create and maintain faculty schedules
- Review timecards and time off requests
- Manage opening and closing procedures
- Build strong relationships with families and staff
- Maintain a positive and upbeat attitude in a fast-paced environment
- 5-7 years in childcare or education, including 3-4 years in a leadership role
- Experience with licensing, monitoring, and reporting
- Effective communication with staff, children, and parents
- Ability to multitask, manage stress, remain flexible, and maintain professionalism and confidentiality
- Accurate record-keeping skills and verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to lift up to 50+ pounds and move around the center for extended periods
- Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education
- AND a Gateways to Opportunity Level I Illinois Director Credential
- OR 3 semester hours of college credit or 3 points of credential-approved training in administration, leadership, or management
This Is Your Moment
The joy of childhood comes from those bright sparks of discovery -- moments that delight and surprise us. Your career at The Goddard School can be just as exciting. For more than 35 years, Goddard Schools have put each teacher at the heart of everything we do because teachers put each student at the heart of everything they do. The Goddard School trusts, empowers, and honors its exceptional educators. Develop your teaching skills in a vibrant and nurturing environment and make a difference in children's lives every day.
Each Goddard School location is privately owned and operated by Goddard Franchisor LLC franchisees. The Goddard School franchise owner(s) are the employers at each school, and the franchise owner(s) set their own wage and benefit programs, which vary by location.
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