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Director Overview A director at The Goddard School is responsible for managing the program and curriculum. Additionally, the director may be responsible for certain business tasks delegated by the franchisee. General Qualifications A director must meet the qualifications of the state of Minnesota DHS and the following qualifications: * previous management experience in a licensed childcare facility or experience managing faculty members or staff; * the ability to provide effective training to faculty members in performing their responsibilities and complying with all applicable laws, regulations and GSI standards; * the ability to perform all of the responsibilities of a director (below); * the ability to interact closely with children at their level; * the ability to supervise children with sight and hearing at all times; * the ability to change children’s diapers or assist in toileting where necessary; * the ability to understand and comply with the franchisee’s employment policies; * the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with school personnel, children and parents; * the ability to handle crisis situations, including assisting in evacuating the building during emergencies; * the ability to comply in all respects with all applicable laws and regulations relating to childcare. An offer of employment may be made contingent on the following: * An approved criminal record check as required by state regulations. Educational Qualifications All candidates who wish to be considered for the position of director must meet one or more of the following criteria and any and all requirements that may be mandated by their state and/or local licensing authorities:  * A bachelor’s degree or higher in early childhood education, elementary education or child development and management experience in a licensed childcare center or preschool; * A bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field, including 18 semester hours of completed coursework, including 12 documented hours of completed coursework related to young children from birth to age eight, and management experience in a licensed childcare center or preschool; * An associate’s degree or higher in early childhood education, elementary education, child development or a related field, one year (1560 clock hours) of experience of working in a licensed childcare center or preschool and one year of management experience; * An associate’s degree or higher in a related field, including 18 hours of completed coursework related to young children from birth to age eight, two years (3120 clock hours) of experience in a licensed childcare center or preschool and one year of management experience; * A current CDA or early childhood teaching credential, an additional 12 semester hours of continuing education units in courses related to young children from birth to age eight, two years (3120 documented clock hours) of experience in a licensed childcare center or preschool and one year of management experience. Any candidate with 12 hours of completed coursework must present the franchisee with a written career development plan documenting how and when the remaining six hours of required coursework (ECE or continuing education) will be completed. Responsibilities A director must be well organized and able to handle many different obligations. A director’s responsibilities include the following: ADMINISTRATIVE * Maintain compliance with GSI's standards; * Maintain accurate records, such as children's and faculty member's files, to meet both the state's and GSI's requirements; * Prepare reports as requested by the franchisee; * Manage classroom scheduling and schedule faculty members; * Review the employee handbook annually; * Implement a health program, including communication with the School’s healthcare consultant; * Conduct emergency drills, such as fire, tornado and intruder drills, in accordance with GSI's standards and state licensing requirements; * Maintain a school inventory; * Contribute to the Directors’ Corner on Goddard Connect; * Plan and implement a program for her or his and the faculty’s professional growth; * Prepare periodic reports on the state of the School. FISCAL * Operate the School within budget; * Define a maintenance system for the faculty; * Arrange for maintenance and repairs; * Manage the payroll budget; * Manage the petty cash; * Manage the registration budget; * Purchase the classroom equipment and indoor and outdoor supplies; * Purchase school supplies and snacks. LICENSING * Initiate and maintain a positive relationship with the licensing agent or agency; * Maintain the current licensing documentation; * Comply with all current licensing regulations. PERSONNEL * Recruit, interview, hire and manage faculty members; * Manage faculty members' schedules; * Conduct the faculty orientation; * Complete 90-day and annual faculty reviews; * Conduct monthly faculty meetings; * Develop and maintain a substitute teacher list; * Maintain accurate faculty files; * Plan and implement in-service meetings for faculty members twice a year; * Plan first aid, CPR and any other required training; * Plan emergency preparedness training. PROGRAM, PROGRAM SUPPORT and PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT * Conduct monthly classroom observations; * Keep abreast of research and development in the field of early childhood development; * Maintain a resource library at the School; * Plan and implement professional development programs; * Promote active participation in GSU; * Actively participate in professional organizations, conferences and lectures; * Develop the program and curriculum; * Conduct classroom ratio checks throughout the day; * Implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum within the context of the local school district; * Use monthly themes; * Incorporate GSI curriculum resources; * Plan and implement a year-round calendar; * Schedule shared classroom and outdoor space and equipment; * Plan and implement procedures for maintaining accurate classroom records; * Provide the faculty with assistance in preparing lesson plans and developing themes; * Review the lesson plans; * Review the Daily Activity Reports; * Review children’s portfolios regularly; * Ensure that each classroom has an effective management system in place; * Plan and schedule visitors and plan and hold activities; * Develop and implement a nutritious snack program; * Develop and implement a transition system; * Implement a playground safety program; * Conduct curriculum meetings three times per year. SALES AND MARKETING * Welcome all visitors to the School; * Answer the telephone using the GSI telephone script; * Conduct tours according to the GSI tour guidelines; * Follow through with all prospective customers; * Enroll new families; * Develop and maintain customer relations; * Implement an orientation program for new families; * Maintain a system of home-school communication, such as the Daily Activity Reports and school newsletter; * Conduct meetings with parent(s) or legal guardian(s) when appropriate; * Support the development and implementation of the franchisee’s community outreach activities; * Organize a student teaching program.