Experienced , Organized Director for Accredited Preschool - Austin 78753

Open Door Preschools•Austin, TX

24d•Onsite

About The Position

The Site Director oversees the operations and management of the assigned school. This role is responsible for ensuring a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for children, leading a team of educators, and delivering a high-quality early childhood education curriculum. The Director also manages budgets, schedules, and resources, while fostering strong relationships with children and families and ensuring compliance with all licensing and accreditation standards.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Director/Administrative credential
Child Development Associate (CDA) credential
CPR and first aid certifications
Minimum 5 years of classroom experience
Deep understanding of child development, early childhood curriculum, classroom management, and developmentally-appropriate best practices
Demonstrated familiarity with Child Care Regulations, minimum standards, Texas Rising Star requirements, and NAEYC best practices.
Demonstrated highly effective organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with staff, children, and families, and build trusting relationships.
Strong leadership and conflict resolution skills.
Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
Bilingual in English and Spanish
Demonstrated proficiency in Google Workspace, with the ability to efficiently create, manage, and collaborate on documents and projects.
Demonstrated understanding of the principles of inclusion and experience serving children with special needs.

Responsibilities

Oversee the daily operations of the site, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for children.
Lead and inspire a team of educators by fostering collaboration and communication.
Ensure the delivery of a high-quality early childhood education curriculum that promotes growth in cognitive, emotional, and social development.
Support teachers in their lesson planning, classroom management, and professional development through mentorship and feedback.
Regularly observe teachers’ performance and provide ongoing feedback to all direct reports to ensure that Open Door, licensing and the highest accreditation standards are maintained.
Build strong relationships with children and their families by communicating regularly and actively listening to their needs, concerns, and providing access support services as needed.
Ensure compliance with all licensing, safety, and accreditation standards in order to maintain the highest level of quality services are provided, and the center retains the highest recognition available.
Manage budgets, schedules, timekeeping, leave requests,and resources.
Lead by example, demonstrating an attitude of positive communication, problem solving, openness, patience, and firmness.
Exemplify the Open Door values of Equity, Village, Child-led and Play to ensure that the atmosphere of classrooms and the school is one of welcome and support to all children and families.
Maintain optimal enrollment with timely response to inquiries, engaging school tours, and follow-up as needed.
Post jobs, hire, and onboard new staff.
Monitor staff training logs and identify training needs for staff to meet licensing standards and for professional development.
Submit staff and volunteer criminal background checks and fingerprinting.
Maintain staff files and student records.
Collaborate with Family CARES, Development, and Administrative team on organizational priorities.
Participate in and support community initiatives and fundraising events as needed.
Other duties as assigned.