DIRECTOR - EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT OVERVIEW: Goddard Lake Houston, the industry-leading private childcare, preschool, kindergarten, before & after school care, and summer camp is seeking a Director in Humble, Texas. Goddard Lake Houston has been a trusted name among parents and families for almost a decade. Our classrooms are safe and nurturing learning environments for children as young as six weeks, offering age-appropriate opportunities to discover, explore, and learn. Our curriculum, Wonder of Learning, is the best curriculum for early childhood development and we foster the cognitive and social development of each child with fun lessons lovingly guided by trained teachers, preparing children for social and academic success. This is a Leadership position which reports directly to the Owner with significant influence on school policies and procedures and will work together with ownership to ensure children and their families feel known and appreciated for their individual gifts and personalities. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: In charge of all aspects of compliance for the State of Texas, Cognia, and the Goddard Brand, including quality assurance. Run all subsidy programs including NCI, CACFP, Childcare Aware, etc. Tour potential families and maintain positive relationship with current families. Total management of all staff, including recruiting, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, training, continued education, 30/60/90 day reviews, faculty file compliance, teacher observations, performance evaluations, and conducting monthly faculty meetings. In charge of curriculum, including Wonder of Learning materials and ordering of supplies. Oversee the operation of the school including conducting classroom ratio checks, operating the school within budget, developing and implementing a transition system, and achieving all QA Standards. Maintain accurate faculty files. Manage budget, including payroll. Keep abreast of research and development in the field of early childhood development and actively participate in professional organizations, conferences, and lectures. All other reasonable activities regarding day-to-day operations for private childcare, preschool, kindergarten, before & after school care, and summer camp. REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field, desired. Must be (or have the credentials to become) State of Texas Director certified. Possess the ability to assess a situation and objectively design and execute an effective solution autonomously. Prior faculty and operational management experience in an early childhood development environment. Must be detail oriented, demonstrate highly effective organizational and time management abilities, and possess an ability to complete and follow-up on tasks. Current (or previous) Director experience. Must be customer focused, possess the ability to actively listen and understand, and develop solutions as they arise. Must have experience managing faculty and curriculum. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be a team player, a team builder, and committed to professional development.

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