Preschool Director
Location: The Goddard School – San Antonio
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports to: Elizabeth Robles
Position Overview
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Preschool Director to lead our early childhood education program. The ideal candidate is dedicated to creating a nurturing, safe, and engaging environment for young learners. This leadership role is responsible for curriculum oversight, staff management, family engagement, and ensuring full compliance with licensing and accreditation standards.
Qualifications
All candidates you consider for the position of Goddard School director should meet one of the following options and all requirements mandated by your state and local licensing authorities:
OPTION 1
A bachelor’s degree or higher in early childhood education, elementary education, child development or a related field; and
Experience in a licensed childcare center or preschool.
OPTION 2
A bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field; and
12-semester hours in courses related to young children from birth to age eight; and
Experience in a licensed childcare center or preschool.
OPTION 3
An associate degree in early childhood education, elementary education, child development OR a current Child Development Associate credential; and
12-semester hours in courses related to young children from birth to age eight; and
A minimum of one year of experience working in a licensed childcare center or preschool.
A director must meet the qualifications of the state the school is in and the following qualifications are recommended:
Key Responsibilities
A director must be well organized and able to handle many different obligations. A director’s responsibilities may include the following:
Design, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive early childhood curriculum that supports cognitive, emotional, social, and physical development.
Recruit, hire, train, and supervise teaching and support staff.
Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide professional development opportunities to promote staff growth and retention.
Ensure compliance with state licensing regulations and early childhood education standards.
Promote a safe and healthy learning environment.
Implement emergency procedures and safety protocols to protect all children in care.
Build trust with families and children.
Communicate and engage with families and children daily.
Tour School with a first impressions approach.
Perform family retention strategies.
Build strong relationships with families through regular updates, conferences, and school events.
Encourage family involvement in classroom activities and school-wide initiatives.
Oversee school operations, including budgeting, enrollment, tuition collection, and procurement.
Monitor resource allocation to support program needs efficiently.
Establish partnerships with community organizations, local schools, and educational networks to enhance preschool experience.
Stay current with trends and research in early childhood education.
Apply innovative strategies to continually improve program quality and outcomes.
Maintain the safety and security of children, families and faculty.
Adhere to regulatory standards (state licensing, Quality Assurance, accreditors, etc.)
Know how to handle a crisis (training in crisis management is recommended);
Maintain ratios and implement corrective measures if needed.
Adhere to and execute the emergency preparedness plan.
Actively engage and participate with Goddard Systems.
Plan and conduct emergency drills and review emergency preparedness plan.
Manage medication administration and documentation.
Manage faculty files. Review and ensure compliance with updated forms on a continual basis.
Monitor and adhere to regulatory changes and updates (QA, Licensing, etc.)
Schedule and plan required training (First Aid, CPR, Infant Safe Sleep, etc.).
High-Quality Programming:
Ensure Wonder of Learning is evident and visible to families; communicate benefits and the role of the family.
Manage family/teacher conferences: communications, preparation for faculty, scheduling for families.
Support implementation of Wonder of Learning inclusive of the exterior learning environment. Conduct classroom observations and provide
feedback to teachers.
Oversee and contribute to curriculum development and the assessment cycle: review lesson plans, parent communications, provide classroom resources.
Provide professional development opportunities, build capacity and support professional growth. Identify training opportunities and provide performance feedback.
Conduct/participate in faculty orientation and onboarding. Set expectations and consistently follow up with new faculty.
Lead recruitment and retainment efforts: assist with interviewing & hiring, build trust and empower faculty.
Collaborate with faculty and plan ongoing training and information sharing through faculty meetings.
Business Management and Operations:
(Families)
Engage with new leads and families; conduct tours and participate in lead follow up. FMS management as applicable.
Participate in the enrollment process; schedule and collaborate with new family onboarding.
Be aware of enrollment opportunities: plan child transitions and review with franchisee, review & update class lists.
Participate in marketing events and in-house events.
(Faculty)
Plan and monitor teacher schedules and hours, including lesson planning time;
Maintain allotted budgets (supplies, consumables, payroll) and place orders as applicable.
Contribute to school website and social media outlets; highlight teacher and classroom activities & events.
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter detailing their qualifications and educational leadership vision.
The Goddard School – San Antonio is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, families, and children.
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