Experienced , Organized Director for Accredited Preschool - Austin

Job Summary

The Site Director oversees the operations and management of the assigned school.

• 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 and to keep the center’s highest recognition.
• 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 the atmosphere of classrooms and the school is welcoming and supportive 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.

• Evenings and weekends as needed.
• Must be able to lift up to 40-50 pounds.

• 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.

• 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.

Job Type: Full time

Pay:
Salary commensurate with experience

• Paid time off - vacation, sick leave, personal and holidays
• Health insurance
• Disability insurance - fully paid by employer
• Life insurance - fully paid by employer
• Dental insurance - fully paid by employer
• Vision insurance