Preschool Director
hace 1 día
Arlington
Job DescriptionDescription: About Early Care & Education Early Care & Education has been serving families for decades with a trusted tradition of excellence in early learning. Our experienced teachers provide a warm, community-centered early learning experience for children from infancy through pre-kindergarten. Our schools emphasize age-appropriate learning, social-emotional growth, and a safe, nurturing environment where every child can succeed. All Early Care and Education schools are NAC accredited and hold a Texas Rising Star (TRS) 4-star rating, the highest possible rating. • Early Care & Education's Mission is to create a compassionate school family culture that provides a safe learning environment for the children of Early Care & Education., • Early Care & Education’s values are: Quality, Integrity, Service, and Community. Joining Early Care & Education means becoming part of a team that values stability, collaboration, and professional growth. Many of our educators have been with us for years, creating a culture of support and continuity that sets us apart. We provide the resources, training, and encouragement you need to grow your career in early childhood education while making a lasting difference in the lives of children and families. At Early Care & Education, we are committed to supporting your career, family, and future. Our team members enjoy comprehensive benefits like health insurance, 401(k) match, paid time off, tuition discounts, and wellness programs. A full list of benefits can be found in the “Benefits” section. Key Responsibilities • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local childcare regulations (including HHSC/DFPS)., • Promote enrollment through strategic marketing, community engagement, and strong parent relationships., • Maintain accurate records (attendance, health, registration, development, etc.)., • Develop and implement center policies and procedures., • Oversee budget management, cost estimates, and financial reporting., • Monitor tuition collection, fee tracking, and financial performance., • Order and manage school supplies and equipment., • Support teachers in developing and delivering quality curriculum and programming., • Plan field trips and special events for children, staff, and families., • Lead staff hiring, onboarding, development, and performance evaluations., • Manage staff schedules, timecards, and labor costs in compliance with state standards., • Ensure compliance with quality assurance standards and school action plans., • Maintain food program compliance, including training, audits, and documentation., • Conduct regular family communication and parent-teacher conferences., • Submit required reports to HHSC and other regulatory agencies., • Report any signs of child abuse, neglect, or exploitation., • Competitive salary based on experience, • Health, dental, and vision insurance (full-time employees), • 401(k) matching, • Discounted child care tuition, • Paid time off and holiday pay (full-time employees), • Bonus and incentive opportunities, • High school diploma or GED, • Must meet minimum education and experience requirements as set by HHSC/DFPS, • Ability to pass background checks and meet medical requirements for caregivers, • Maintain current certifications in First Aid, CPR, and AED, • Prior early childhood teaching experience If you're passionate about early childhood education, skilled in operations, and love building strong relationships with families and staff, we’d love to meet you. Help us create a safe, joyful space where children and educators thrive. Apply today to join a team that’s changing lives—one child, one teacher, one family at a time.