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The Goddard School

Assistant Director

The Goddard School, Livingston, New Jersey, us, 07039

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Assistant Director – The Goddard School Location: 92 S. Livingston Avenue, Livingston, NJ 07039

We’re looking for a motivated, self‑starter to assist in overseeing the daily operations of our 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.

Benefits

Affiliation with leaders in the early childhood education industry

401(k)

Paid time off

Health insurance (includes Dental and Vision)

Profit sharing

Bonus opportunities

State‑of‑the‑art facilities

Community outreach opportunities

Competitive salary

Training & development

Key Responsibilities

Administrative Support: Assist in managing 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 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.

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