Director of Early Education and Child Care
About The Position
Morning Star Academy is seeking an experienced Director of Early Education & Childcare to provide spiritual, educational, and operational leadership for our early childhood and extended care programs. This position oversees Infants through Transition, as well as before- and after-school care, school-break programs, and Summer Camp. The Director works closely with the Executive Director and is responsible for developing staff, ensuring program quality, maintaining licensing and quality standards, and creating a Christ-centered environment where children, families, and employees thrive.
Requirements
- Previous childcare director or significant childcare leadership experience
- Meet all Texas requirements to serve as a Child Care Center Director, including the required Director's Certificate/credential
- Strong working knowledge of Texas Minimum Standards
- Experience supervising, coaching, and developing employees
- Understand developmentally appropriate early childhood practices and curriculum implementation
- Highly organized, proactive, dependable, and comfortable making decisions and holding others accountable
- Support and actively contribute to the Christian mission and values of Morning Star Academy
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Texas Rising Star, accreditation, and early childhood quality-improvement systems is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Recruit, onboard, supervise, coach, and evaluate Early Education and extended care staff
- Conduct classroom observations, coaching conversations, and team meetings
- Develop staff through meaningful professional development and clear accountability
- Build a positive, Christ-centered team culture characterized by collaboration, professionalism, and joyful service
- Ensure high-quality, developmentally appropriate programming from Infants through Transition
- Oversee effective curriculum implementation and support strong instructional practices
- Support teachers with classroom management, student needs, and family partnerships
- Oversee before- and after-school care, school-break programs, and Summer Camp
- Continually evaluate programs and identify opportunities for improvement
- Serve as the qualified director for MSA's licensed childcare operation
- Maintain compliance with Texas Child Care Regulation Minimum Standards, Texas Rising Star, and applicable accreditation requirements
- Manage staffing, schedules, ratios, records, and daily operations
- Prepare for licensing, Texas Rising Star, and accreditation visits
- Ensure facilities, classrooms, resources, and assigned budgets are managed responsibly
- Maintain timely, professional communication with families
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
