Highlights
We're looking for someone who genuinely enjoys supporting teachers, building meaningful relationships with families, and helping create a positive, organized, and welcoming school environment. As part of our leadership team, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children, support the professional growth of teachers, and help shape a positive school culture.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Yukon, Oklahoma |
| Industry | Education |
| Company Size | 20 to 49 employees |
| Website | http://www.goddardschool.com/chicago/plainfield-joliet-theodore-street-il#moreFromThisSchool |
Description
Benefits:
- State-of-the-Art facilities
- Community outreach opportunities
- Affiliation with leaders in the early childhood education industry
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Competitive salary
The Goddard School of Yukon is looking for a motivated, self-starter for an Assistant Director position at our School! The Assistant Director will assist in overseeing the daily operations of the school, ensuring the highest standards of education and care. This role involves supporting the Leadership Team in managing staff, maintaining compliance with licensing requirements and fostering positive relationships with families and the community.Join Our Leadership Team!The Goddard School of Yukon is looking for a dependable, motivated, and experienced early childhood education professional to join our leadership team! We're looking for someone who genuinely enjoys supporting teachers, building meaningful relationships with families, and helping create a positive, organized, and welcoming school environment.
This is a hands-on leadership position, not simply an office role. Our ideal candidate is approachable, organized, confident in making decisions, and willing to jump in wherever needed to support the success of our school.
If you're an experienced childcare professional who takes initiative, leads by example, and is ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to meet you!
What We're Looking For:
Required Qualifications
- At least 3 years of professional experience working in a licensed childcare center.
- Previous experience leading, supervising, mentoring, or supporting teaching staff.
- Working knowledge of childcare licensing regulations, classroom ratios, and daily center operations.
- Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to remain calm, professional, and solution-focused in challenging situations.
- A dependable work ethic, consistent attendance, punctuality, and strong follow-through.
- Ability to balance multiple responsibilities and adapt to the changing needs of a busy school.
- Willingness to assist in classrooms and support teachers whenever needed.
- Availability to work Monday–Friday, including scheduled closing responsibilities.
- Ability to meet all applicable Oklahoma childcare employment and background-check requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience as an Assistant Director, Director, Education Coordinator, or Lead Teacher.
- Experience communicating with families and addressing concerns professionally.
- Familiarity with early childhood curriculum implementation and classroom quality standards.
What You'll Do
As a member of our leadership team, you'll play an important role in supporting our teachers, families, and little learners each day.
- Partner with the Owner, Director, and Director of Education to support daily school operations.
- Provide guidance, encouragement, and coaching to teachers while maintaining high classroom standards.
- Assist with staff scheduling, classroom coverage, breaks, and daily transitions.
- Help ensure compliance with Oklahoma childcare licensing requirements, including classroom ratios and safety procedures.
- Build positive, professional relationships with families and provide thoughtful, timely communication.
- Support curriculum implementation, classroom organization, and overall program quality.
- Maintain accurate records, documentation, and school procedures.
- Step into classrooms to provide hands-on support.
- Assist with opening or closing procedures as scheduled, including end-of-day responsibilities.
- Model professionalism, accountability, confidentiality, and a positive attitude.
- Help create a team environment where teachers feel supported, valued, and encouraged to grow.
What Makes Someone Successful Here?
We believe great leaders lead by example.
Our strongest team members are those who recognize what needs to be done and take initiative without always being asked. They communicate openly, follow through on commitments, remain flexible when plans change, and understand that every responsibility matters.
We're looking for someone who can confidently lead while also being a supportive teammate. Someone who is just as comfortable helping a teacher through a challenging moment as they are communicating with a family or managing daily school operations.
Above all, we're looking for someone who genuinely cares about children, supports their team, and takes pride in helping our school succeed.
Why Join Our Goddard Family?
At The Goddard School of Yukon, we believe that a strong, supportive team is the heart of a wonderful early learning experience.
We value collaboration, open communication, accountability, and the little moments that make each school day special.
As part of our leadership team, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children, support the professional growth of teachers, and help shape a positive school culture.
Nurture your growth. Empower your success. Join our welcoming community, where you can grow and make a real difference in children’s lives every day. If you’re passionate about education and children, and ready to advance your career, we’d love to hear from you!
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.
This Is Your Moment
The joy of childhood comes from those bright sparks of discovery -- moments that delight and surprise us. Your career at The Goddard School can be just as exciting. For more than 35 years, Goddard Schools have put each teacher at the heart of everything we do because teachers put each student at the heart of everything they do. The Goddard School trusts, empowers, and honors its exceptional educators. Develop your teaching skills in a vibrant and nurturing environment and make a difference in children's lives every day.
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.
About Company
The Goddard School provides the foundation to encourage a child's lifelong love of learning .In our warm, caring atmosphere, dedicated teachers support the development of children from 6 weeks to 8 years old. Our year round program offers families the choice of either half day or full day schedule.
We are delighted to be the on-site owners of The Goddard School on Theodore Street in Plainfield. We welcome the opportunity for you to join our team by providing the best educational child care for children. Our play-based curriculum taught by our wonderful degreed teachers in a nurturing learning environment, is tailored to meet the social, intellectual, physical and emotional needs of each individual child. We are not a daycare, but rather a preschool with purpose.
Rundy and Karen Wells