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Children's Lighthouse of Princeton

Preschool Center Director

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What they do

A Preschool or Childcare Director manages and directs programs for very young children. Supervises child care workers and pre-school teachers. Proposes policies, program fees and budgets for approval by a program board or administrative agency or implements policies of a national organization. Meets with parents and staff to discuss the development, learning and behavior of children in the program or center. Orders supplies and monitors maintenance and cleaning at a facility. Ensures that the program or center meets state and federal guidelines.

$48,275 / year median in Texas

+12% projected growth

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Job Description

Are You an Inspiring Early Childhood Leader? At Children's Lighthouse of Princeton , we are building a world-class early learning environment—and we need a dynamic, passionate Center Director to lead the way. If you thrive on leading exceptional teachers, connecting with families, and maintaining high operational standards, we want to hear from you. Children's Lighthouse or premium franchise childcare experience is strongly preferred.
What You'll Do Lead & Inspire:
Recruit, mentor, and retain top-tier educators while building a warm, positive school culture.
Drive Enrollment:
Showcase our value through family tours, community outreach, and open houses.
Master Operations:
Oversee daily center operations, financial goals, and parent communications.
Maintain Quality:
Ensure full compliance with Texas HHS Child Care Regulation Minimum Standards and brand benchmarks. What We're Looking For Texas Director Credential (Active & Required) 5+ years of childcare management/director experience ( Children's Lighthouse experience highly preferred ) Proven track record in enrollment growth, team leadership, and licensing compliance Strong communicator proficient with childcare management software Passionate advocate for early childhood education What We Offer Competitive compensation package Paid Time Off (PTO) & paid holidays Childcare tuition discounts Health, Dental, and Vision options Dedicated owner-operator support to empower your success Ready to lead a school you're proud of? Apply today!
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $45,000.00 per year Application Question(s): Are you willing to drive the school bus to pick up students for after school care? Which childcare management software programs are you comfortable using? (e.g., ProCare, etc.)
Education:
Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
Classroom:
5 years (Required) preschool director: 5 years (Required)
License/Certification:
Texas Director (Required)
Work Location:
In person