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Job Title
Executive Director
Job Description - (140 character limit)
Operational Leadership: Manage daily school operations—staffing, scheduling, events, and family communication—while ensuring DCFS and Goddard standards. Celebrate milestones and maintain a safe, welcoming facility.
Faculty Development: Recruit, train, and mentor staff; lead meetings, trainings, and evaluations to support growth.
Admin & Finance: Oversee payroll, PTO, budgeting, and purchasing; maintain accurate employee records
Family & Community: Build strong relationships, address concerns, and represent the school
Safety & Facility: Oversee drills, incidents, and maintenance
Tech & Communication: Use digital tools (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Canva, etc.) for clear communication and organized files
Leadership: Work independently and collaboratively, leading with empathy and a steady, problem-solving mindset
Faculty Development: Recruit, train, and mentor staff; lead meetings, trainings, and evaluations to support growth.
Admin & Finance: Oversee payroll, PTO, budgeting, and purchasing; maintain accurate employee records
Family & Community: Build strong relationships, address concerns, and represent the school
Safety & Facility: Oversee drills, incidents, and maintenance
Tech & Communication: Use digital tools (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Canva, etc.) for clear communication and organized files
Leadership: Work independently and collaboratively, leading with empathy and a steady, problem-solving mindset
Salary
60000 - 999999
Job Status
Full-time
Experience
4-7 yrs experience
Required Education
Bachelors Degree
Required Credentials
Illinois Director Credential Level I
Preferred Qualifications & Certificates
Benefits
Yes
If "Yes" please specify
401(k) matching Bonus based on performance Competitive salary Dental insurance Employee discounts Health insurance Paid time off Signing bonus Training & development Tuition assistance Vision insurance Wellness resources
Application Process
Please submit your resume to Deerfieldil@goddardschools.com
Application deadline
10/03/2025
Organization Information
Name of Organization
The Goddard School of Deerfield
Address
475 Lake Cook Rd
City
DEERFIELD
State
IL
Zip
60015
County
Lake County
Telephone - No symbols can be used (/-'&)
8473494499
Website
https://the-goddard-school-of-deerfield-northbrook-il.careerplug.com/jobs/3106712/apps/new
Contact Information
Contact Person
Jane Faynshteyn
Email
deerfieldil@goddardschools.com
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