Open Door Preschools
Experienced , Organized Director for Accredited Preschool - Austin 78753
Austin, TX - Full Time
Job Summary
The Site Director oversees the operations and management of the assigned school.
Job Duties
- 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.
Physical/Mental Requirements
- Evenings and weekends as needed.
- Must be able to lift up to 40-50 pounds.
Required Qualifications
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- 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: $60,000 - $70,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Benefits
- Paid time off - vacation, sick leave, personal and holidays (6+ weeks total)
- Health insurance
- Disability insurance - fully paid by employer
- Life insurance - fully paid by employer
- Dental insurance - fully paid by employer
- Vision insurance
