Meeting/Event Director jobs in Connecticut

The Goddard School of South Windsor, CT is a unique and exciting, premier childcare program, specifically tailored for children from Infants to Pre-kindergarteners. We operate 12 months a year, and our focus is on early childhood development creating young, excited learners. This is a brand-new center, opening in Spring 2023.

We are seeking a dynamic and creative self-starter to join our team and lead this program. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in early childhood education, preferably with a minimum of 3 years of management experience. There are endless opportunities for the creative mind to build our programming for young children. Do you have the energy, ingenuity, and resourcefulness to take this program and build it with a select team that you hire and manage?

Job Requirements: This candidate will need a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, Child Development, or related field. Additionally, 3 years or more of management experience is preferred. Strong leadership skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills and a strong working knowledge of technology is necessary to thrive in this role. The successful candidate will also be a collaborator, self-motivated, highly organized, prepared, and able to multitask. There is minimal travel for training.

More about The Goddard School® - A leader in the franchised preschool industry, The Goddard School® uses an industry leading approach to provide the highest standard in health and safety to support the health and well-being of our students and faculty. Through fun, engaging lessons and experiences, students develop a life-long love of learning. The faculty members are highly engaged, trained, early childhood educators who use their creativity and the CT-specific learning outcomes as the basis for unique lesson plans brought to life in a fun and imaginative way.

Within the Goddard School's® unique and flexible learning environment, child development is about more than just reaching milestones. It is about turning everyday encounters into teachable moments, allowing children’s interests to influence their learning experiences through a balance of academic, mental, physical, and social-emotional growth.

The Director's responsibilities include:

• Overseeing School operations, including human resources and quality assurance.
• Designing and implementing center wide activities and events.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with School faculty and families.
• Managing the School budgeting and licensing requirements.
• Having a genuine love for children and a strong commitment to education.
• Projecting a positive and upbeat attitude while working in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrating highly effective organizational, time management and multitasking skills.

The Goddard School® offers:

• Competitive compensation including bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits.
• Professional development.
• State-of-the-Art facilities.
• Community outreach.
• Resource programs.
• Affiliation with leaders in the childcare field.

The Goddard School® offers:

• Competitive compensation including bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits.
• Professional development.
• State-of-the-Art facilities.
• Affiliation with leaders in the childcare field.