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Assistant Director

The Goddard School
The Goddard School Salary
Sarasota, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 8/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/2/2026
Benefits:

  • Benefits vary by location
  • Bonus opportunities
  • State-of-the-Art facilities
  • Community outreach opportunities
  • Affiliation with leaders in the early childhood education industry
  • 401(k)
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance


The Goddard School located at: 3000 University Parkway Sarasota, FL 34243 is looking for a motivated, self-starter for an Assistant Director position at our School! The Assistant Director will assist in overseeing the daily operations of the school, ensuring the highest standards of education and care. This role involves supporting the Director in managing staff, maintaining compliance with licensing requirements and fostering positive relationships with families and the community.

Nurture your growth. Empower your success. Join our welcoming community, where you can grow and make a real difference in children’s lives every day. If you’re passionate about education and children, and ready to advance your career, we’d love to hear from you!

Assistant Director Key Responsibilities:

  • Administrative Support: Assist in managing the day-to-day operations of the School
  • Staff Management: Support the recruitment, training, development and supervision of staff
  • Curriculum and Program Development: Assist in the implementation of our proprietary Wonder of Learning® program*, designed to spark curiosity, support individual growth and inspire a lifelong love of learning
  • Family and Community Engagement: Build and maintain positive relationships with families
  • Health and Safety: Conduct regular safety drills, maintain emergency preparedness and licensing regulations to ensure a secure environment


Qualifications:

  • Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, or a related field
  • At least 3 years of experience teaching in early childhood education
  • Strong knowledge of child development, early learning best practices, team leadership and classroom management
  • Excellent communication, organizational and problem-solving skills
  • A genuine love for children and commitment to providing high-quality education
  • Must pass required state background checks and meet state minimum education, experience and credential requirements


*Wonder of Learning® is our exclusive education program designed to embrace how children learn best — through play and curiosity. Our curriculum is designed to make learning enjoyable while instilling vital 21st-century skills such as teamwork, problem-solving and social-emotional relationships.

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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