Child Care Director

Director

Join the dynamic team at The Goddard School® Round Rock North as our Director! We are seeking a passionate and proactive leader to oversee our school operations with a commitment to excellence in early childhood education. This role offers the opportunity to lead a talented team, ensure compliance with licensing requirements, implement innovative curriculum and build meaningful connections with families and the community.

Goddard offers exceptional infant, toddler, preschool, and pre-K programs. Our dedicated educators provide a nurturing environment with top-tier childcare, daycare, and early childhood education that sparks curiosity and growth. As director, you'll uphold brand and licensing standards, lead staff development, implement our Wonder of Learning® proprietary curriculum, and build strong school-family-community relationships.

Benefits & Perks of Working at The Goddard School Round Rock North:

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Bonus opportunities
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition reimbursement, continued focus on your professional development
• Childcare discounts
• State-of-the-Art facilities
• A front-row seat to experience running a business – this could be a launchpad to owning your own School in the future!
• Affiliation with leaders in the early childhood education industry
• Professional development
• Opportunity for advancement

Director

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership and operations:
  • Lead all daily school operations while ensuring compliance with The Goddard School standards, state licensing, health, safety, and regulatory requirements.
  • Partner with the Owner and Director of Education to deliver operational excellence, educational quality, and an exceptional family experience.
  • Develop, implement, and monitor school policies, procedures, and operational systems.
  • Set school goals, track key performance metrics, and drive continuous improvement.
  • Oversee school communications, calendars, schedules, events, and administrative operations.
• Staff Management:
  • Recruit, hire, onboard, train, coach, evaluate, and retain high-performing teachers and support staff.
  • Lead professional development, performance reviews, and faculty meetings.
  • Foster a positive, collaborative, and accountable culture while developing future leaders.
  • Manage employee scheduling, attendance, timecards, and personnel records.
• Curriculum and Program Development:
  • Ensure high-quality implementation of The Goddard School curriculum and educational programs.
  • Support teachers with lesson planning, classroom management, and child development.
  • Monitor classroom quality, student transitions, and continuous program improvement.
• Enrollment, Marketing & Family Engagement:
  • Lead enrollment and retention efforts to achieve school growth goals.
  • Build strong relationships with prospective and current families through exceptional tours, proactively address concerns, and ensure an outstanding family experience.
  • Develop local marketing initiatives, community partnerships, referral programs, and represent the school at community events.
• Financial Management:
  • Manage the school budget, operational resources, inventory, and administrative functions efficiently.
  • Monitor key performance indicators, including enrollment, retention, payroll, and operating expenses, to achieve financial goals.
  • Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and overall school performance.
• Health and Safety:
  • Maintain a safe, secure, clean, and welcoming environment for children, families, and staff.
  • Ensure compliance with licensing, health, sanitation, accreditation, and quality assurance standards.
  • Oversee facility maintenance, emergency preparedness, safety drills, and daily opening and closing procedures.

Qualifications:

• Must meet Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Child Care Regulation requirements for a Childcare Director.
• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, Business, or a related field preferred.
• 3-5 years of Director-level experience in a non-profit licensed childcare/preschool setting.
• Strong knowledge of early childhood education, child development, and quality program practices.
• Proven leadership skills with experience…