Childcare Director

The Goddard School • San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

The Goddard School Potranco is seeking a Director to oversee school operations and support excellence in early childhood education. The Director leads a team, ensures compliance with licensing requirements, supports curriculum implementation, and builds relationships with families and the community. The role includes administrative, staffing, educational, financial, and health and safety responsibilities.

Requirements

• Must be qualified to be a Director of a Childcare Facility under the Texas Health and Human Services Commission Child Care Regulation Department requirements.
• Five to seven years of Director experience at a for-profit childcare center.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong understanding of child development and early childhood education best practices.
• Inspirational leadership and team-building ability.
• Ability to organize and multitask, resolve challenges strategically, and maintain a positive attitude.
• Highly effective organizational and time-management skills.
• Genuine love for children and a strong commitment to education.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Arts or Science degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support community outreach, maintain a professional LinkedIn page, and develop customer relations.
• Welcome visitors, assist with tours, lead family orientations, and ensure required paperwork is collected and reviewed.
• Oversee school communications, including daily reports, newsletters, and event reminders.
• Maintain faculty, school, internal, and event schedules.
• Manage employee records, including onboarding, time cards, benefits, and performance reviews.
• Lead faculty recruitment, conduct interviews, and oversee onboarding and training of new teachers.
• Plan and implement professional development, including bi-annual in-service meetings and monthly faculty meetings.
• Ensure educational programs meet children's needs; refine student transitions and classroom checklists; and support teachers with lesson plans.
• Strengthen relationships with local schools, libraries, businesses, and other Goddard directors.
• Address parent concerns and regularly communicate about children's progress.
• Promote the school in the community and participate in outreach activities.
• Manage the school's budget, allocate resources efficiently, and assist with enrollment.
• Ensure a safe and healthy environment; conduct safety drills and maintain emergency preparedness.
• Oversee facility maintenance and cleanliness.
• Ensure the school is opened and closed properly each day, including door security, classroom readiness, and safety checks.

Benefits

• Competitive salary/pay
• Annual bonus
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid winter break
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development assistance
• Childcare discounts
• Employee discount
• Referral program
• State-of-the-art facilities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager