Do you have a passion to teach, nurture and inspire young children? Our preschool leads the way in values-based early childhood education — providing care for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Childrens Lighthouse of Jordan Ranch has an exciting leadership opportunity. We are looking for a Director who has experience in building enrollment. Must be skilled at internal and external marketing, energetic, creative, driven and goal-oriented.
As a Director, you are responsible for the effective management of all aspects of the day-to-day operation and management of the preschool, including building enrollment, parent relationships, financial management, the hiring and development of staff, marketing and special events.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Maintain a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment according to state, local and school standards
- Mentor in classrooms from 8:00 am until 11:30 am each day
- Oversee the implementation of our nationally accredited curriculum and assist in putting activities together
- Recruit, hire, train, develop, inspire and build close relationships with teachers.
- Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, and community contacts
- Plan and lead special events including community events, weekend open houses, trainings, parent meetings, staff meetings and corporate events.
- Assume major responsibility for staff schedule, payroll, labor budget and staff files.
- Grow enrollment in a new preschool environment
- Represent preschool to the public, community, parents, visitors and staff with professionalism and integrity.
- Maintain flexibility to work hours between 5:45 am and 7:00 pm.
Qualifications:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- Procare experience required.
- Highly professional and dependable
- Ability to communicate with, motivate others, analyze and solve problems; including the ability to maintain composure under stress
- Effective leader with the ability to exercise appropriate, independent judgment calls.
- Knowledge of state and local standards and appropriate early child development practices.
- Ability to ensure safe, nurturing, learning environment for children.
- Proficient use of technology including Microsoft Office Products as required
Experience/Education:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Director in a licensed, high-quality preschool
- Degree in early childhood education or child development preferred
- State of Texas Director Credential
- Knowledge of Procare is a plus; knowledge of some childcare management software required
- DFPS background clearance
- Maintains CPR and First Aid certifications
In addition to a rewarding career that lets you help shape children's futures, other benefits include:
- Competitive compensation
- Discretionary Performance Bonus
- Paid Holidays, and Paid Time Off
- Paid training and time for professional development
- Child care discount
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $36,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Are you available between the hours of 5:30 am to 7:00 pm?
Experience:
- Procare: 2 years (Preferred)
- Director: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person