Childcare/Preschool Director

Ivy Kids - Manvel•Manvel, TX

5d•$40,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Childcare/Preschool Director is responsible for effectively operating and managing all aspects of the childcare center, including human resources, customer relations, marketing, educational programs, finances, and the physical facility. The Director promotes a positive image of the program in the community and maintains strong relationships with state licensing authorities, local and county health departments, vendors, and other regulatory agencies. The role ensures compliance with applicable regulations and licensing standards, supports safe and effective care, oversees enrollment and family communication, and makes sure the curriculum and classroom practices meet program and state requirements. The Director also manages staffing, budgets, records, facility upkeep, transportation-related needs, and center marketing. The position is based at 4434 County Road 94, Manvel, TX 77578. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, with center hours of 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Requirements

Meet or exceed state licensing requirements for age, education, and experience.
Be qualified to drive company vehicles when needed.
Be willing and able to work in any classroom as needed to meet program needs.
Be able to repeatedly bend, stoop, and run, and repeatedly lift and carry children weighing 50 pounds or more.
Effectively interact and communicate with children and parents.
Maintain at least 30 hours of training each year.

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education is preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure the center complies with all federal, state, and local regulations.
Implement health and safety standards and ensure appropriate child supervision and safe transportation practices.
Maintain organized, accurate, and current paperwork and records, including emergency contacts, and understand evacuation procedures.
Keep the Center Owner informed about critical matters, including serious student accidents, employee issues, and significant events.
Build and maintain relationships with licensing authorities, vendors, and community contacts.
Transport children to and from school or field trip venues when needed, using a 14-passenger non-CDL bus.
Conduct Center Director observations quarterly.
Develop and maintain positive communication with parents and respond appropriately to parent concerns, coordinating with teachers or staff to address issues and prevent recurrence.
Monitor reasons for disenrollment and address issues contributing to loss of enrollment.
Respond to enrollment inquiries, give prospective families tours, and explain the program’s educational philosophy and classroom teachers.
Monitor enrollments and disenrollments and their reasons weekly.
Ensure teachers follow brand standards and complete CSRs and transitions daily; ensure hourly ratio checks are conducted regularly.
Keep the center compliance-ready at all times.
Ensure curriculum is implemented appropriately and meets state requirements for each age group.
Ensure staff use Conscious Discipline techniques and develop training to address staff needs.
Work with the leadership team on student transitions and class placements.
Create and manage program budgets and ensure resources are used effectively within budget constraints.
Create efficient staff schedules that keep labor costs within allocated budgets.
Ensure computer-based record-keeping requirements, including tuition collections, are met.
Maintain appropriate receipts for credit card and center expenses.
Follow Ivy Kids’ Personnel Policies.
Recruit, select, onboard, and train qualified staff in accordance with the Ivy Kids Learning Journey; provide coaching and mentoring to support new hires.
Anticipate staffing needs, prepare and post weekly schedules, and adjust them to daily student counts while ensuring compliance with state and local regulations.
Develop and use marketing strategies to increase capacity utilization, including community-based methods.
Follow the annual marketing plan, participate in community marketing programs, and execute center-based events.
Create and maintain a social media calendar and regularly post center events, classroom activities, field trips, and marketing videos.
Maintain the building, equipment, and grounds to meet safety and licensing standards.
Maintain a clean, safe, and healthy environment through scheduled cleaning and frequent safety checks.
Coordinate facility and equipment repairs and ensure timely completion to minimize injury risks.
Ensure bus maintenance and inspections are conducted regularly and repairs are completed when needed.
Work in any classroom as needed to meet program needs.