Operations Director

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
  
  
  

Overview

The Operations Director is responsible for school operations. The Operations Director partners with the Education Director to ensure all aspects of the school are properly covered and managed. This is a salaried position with bonus opportunities. Compensation is determined by the school's location, tuition rates, and the candidate's education and experience. The Operations Director Reports to the School On-Site Owner.

Offer of employment may be made contingent on the following:

• Current physical examination by a physician, including a current tuberculin test or chest x-ray, which may or may not be required by state regulations or by the franchisee.
• Approved criminal record check as required by state regulations.
  
  
  

General Requirements

An Operations Director must meet the qualifications of the state in which the School is located and the following qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 year management experience in a licensed childcare facility or experience managing faculty members or staff.
• Strong leadership, organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to provide effective training to faculty members in performing their responsibilities and complying with all applicable laws, regulations and GSL standards.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to perform all job duties as outlined in the job description and/or offer letter.
• Ability to interact closely with children at their level.
• Ability to change children’s diapers or assist in toileting where necessary.
• Ability to understand and comply with the franchisee’s employment policies.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with school personnel, children and parents.
• Ability to handle crisis situations, including assisting in evacuating the building during emergencies.
• Comprehensive knowledge of all applicable laws and regulations relating to childcare and education.
  
  
  

Educational Requirements

An Operations Director must meet the qualifications of the state the School is located in and the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or Child Development, with management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field with 18 semester hours (12 in early childhood), plus management experience.
  
  
  

Responsibilities

An Operations Director must be well organized, able to manage a diverse set of responsibilities, and be able to accomplish work through others. An Operations Director’s responsibilities include the following:

• Health and Safety
• Enrollment
• Fiscal
• Faculty
• Parent Relationships
• Community Relationships
  
  
  

The Goddard School in Souderton is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified candidates will be considered for employment without discrimination or harassment based on Age, Race, Color, Religion, Sex, National Origin, Sexual Orientation, Disability, Veteran Status, Pregnancy, or any other protected characteristics as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

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.