What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Care Director's Assistant position at The Goddard School?
Benefits:
We are seeking a dependable, adaptable, and creative Director’s Assistant to support daily operations and help maintain a positive, well-organized environment for children, families, and staff. This role is ideal for someone who is proactive, tech-savvy, and thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on setting.
Key Responsibilities:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
We are seeking a dependable, adaptable, and creative Director’s Assistant to support daily operations and help maintain a positive, well-organized environment for children, families, and staff. This role is ideal for someone who is proactive, tech-savvy, and thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on setting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the Director with daily operations and administrative tasks
- Create and manage the center’s social media presence, including 3–5 engaging posts per week
- Manage and track lead follow-ups in a timely and professional manner
- Oversee and maintain all Goddard system platforms
- Provide classroom coverage as needed to maintain proper ratios, working with all age groups
- Assist with meal preparation and kitchen duties when required
- Ensure adherence to state licensing standards and center policies
- Maintain clear, professional communication with staff and families
- Primarily a closing shift
- Flexibility required for opening and split shifts as needed
- Experience in child care or early childhood education
- Working knowledge of state licensing rules and regulations
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), Canva, and all major social media platforms
- Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills
- Ability to multitask and adapt in a dynamic environment
- Ability to lift at least 50 pounds and remain active throughout the day
- Willingness to step into any classroom as needed
- Must meet all state requirements, including background checks and required trainings
- A positive, team-oriented professional who is reliable and flexible
- Someone who takes initiative and is willing to jump in wherever needed
- A creative individual who can represent the center both in person and online