Job Overview Center name is confidential. We are seeking a passionate and energetic Child Care Director to lead and manage our early childhood education and care programs. In this vital role, you will oversee daily operations, ensure a safe and nurturing environment for children, and foster positive relationships with families and staff. Your leadership will inspire a team dedicated to promoting childhood development, learning, and well-being. The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, and committed to creating an engaging, inclusive space where children can thrive. Responsibilities Recruits, identifies, and hires the best candidates for teachers and staff, improving the school's operations and education functions with each new hire. Maintains a fully staffed Academy through succession planning and timely hiring. Prepares, posts, and modifies as needed weekly staffing schedule. Submits new staff to licensing representatives for approval and maintains up-to-date human resources files. Accurately assesses the strengths and developmental opportunities of all staff. Trains, develops, and inspires top talent, using performance management tools/processes. Trains staff to plan and implement creative, developmentally appropriate programs for all children. Recommends merit raises for staff when applicable. Promotes teamwork by creating a positive and rewarding atmosphere where people want to come to work each day. Inspires others to excel; involves the team in decision making and consistently recognizes individual and team performance while maintaining a high retention rate for top talent. Analyzes key business metrics and results to identify performance strengths and opportunities. Recommends impactful solutions that drive results. Under the owner's direction, familiarizes self with school's budgets to ensure that all resources are managed effectively and within budgetary constraints and may assist with drafting new budgets each year. Manages all salary expenses and other controllable expenses within budgeted amounts and according to prescribed guidelines of the compensation plan. Tracks all monetary transactions with customers and vendors as approved by the owners. Develops and maintains strong working relationships with all State licensing authorities, approved vendors, and community contacts. Meets with licensing specialists during inspections and reports to the owner on a timely basis. Oversees the physical condition of the building and contents; seeks approval from the owners and requests repair work as needed. Obtains estimates and coordinates repairs with vendors. Monitors janitorial work performed and reports any issues to the owner. Track inventory for the center and purchase items as needed for the center. Communicates clear priorities and relevant information in a timely manner throughout the schools. Establishes clearly specified goals and action plans, assigning accountability and follow-up. Creates a disciplined culture that is focused on flawless execution. Creates an exceptional parent/child experience using operational tools, excellent communication skills , and personal leadership. Anticipates their needs and considers the impact of all decisions and actions. Ensures management is available to greet parents during peak hours (drop-off/pick-up times). Responds and follows up on all enrollment inquiries. Gives prospective customers tours of the facility and detailed information about Center philosophy, mission, core values, programs, and procedures. Responsible for keeping disenrolled customers to a minimum; determines reasons for dis-enrollments and addresses problem areas that contribute to student turnover. Represents and reinforces the brand in a positive manner through crisp visual presentation and quality of staff. Creation of monthly newsletter for the Academy, as well as other necessary communication for the team members or others that will help ensure successful operation of the business. Completes State requirements for approved continued education training of required clock hours during the licensing year. Ensures that the Academy complies with all Federal, State, Local and Center requirements and laws.

Marketing & Outreach:

supports and leads new marketing initiatives and outreach efforts. Build community contacts and establish relationships. Facilitates the learning and adaptation of all new programs and business imperatives, while upholding the values and integrity of the center. Use tools such as Instagram, Facebook, Canva, Capcut etc. to build social media content for the Center and post on a regular basis to showcase the center. Ensuring we are utilizing all of the tools for effective outreach - example: Mailchimp, SMS messaging etc. Maintain compliance with all mandated reporting laws, health and safety regulations, including pediatric first aid and CPR certifications. Oversee daily child supervision, ensuring safety protocols are followed at all times while fostering a warm, nurturing environment. Communicate regularly with parents regarding their child's progress, developmental milestones, and any concerns or updates. Coordinate staff scheduling, training sessions on child development instruction, special education needs, and caregiving best practices. Ensures that the Center is presented as intended; ensuring that teachers can speak to the curriculum and what children are learning. Plans school's activities and actively participates in team meetings, training sessions, open houses, family/community activities, and planning sessions. Performs regular observations of classrooms to provide feedback and direction that ensures the Curriculum is being utilized as expected and learning is accomplished. Actively manages the process for accreditation and maintaining quality standards and procedures. Ensures that quality control programs are sound and meet all State and Center requirements. Makes sure to complete weekly documentation and submit to the owners every week (objectives, KPIs etc.) Enforce school policies and procedures. Step in and provide on-going educator support as needed. Supervise and assist staff in enriching early childhood curriculum. Regularly monitor each classroom and provide ongoing feedback to teachers. The role is full-time and requires 40 hrs/week on-site while the center is operational. Available to work various shifts as needed (example: weekends) Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Minimum 3 years Director level experience Relevant education in the field (eg:. associate degree/diploma) Proven experience working with children across various age groups in daycare center settings or similar environments. Strong knowledge of childhood development principles, classroom experience, and early childhood education methodologies. Certification in first aid and CPR (including pediatric first aid) is required; ongoing training in mandated reporting laws is essential. Experience working with individuals with disabilities or special education needs is highly desirable. Excellent communication skills for parent interaction and team collaboration. Demonstrated ability to manage classroom behavior effectively while maintaining a positive learning atmosphere. Prior leadership or supervisory experience in childcare or daycare settings is preferred. Join us in shaping the future by providing exceptional care that supports children's growth, learning, and happiness! We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every child feels valued and every team member can thrive through ongoing professional development and support.

Pay:

$35,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Paid time off Application Question(s): Ability to work on-site at the center, 40 hours a week, and weekends as required.

Education:

Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

Director Child Care:

3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

CPR Certification (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Katy, TX 77450 (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person