Preschool Assistant Director

Childrens Lighthouse of Katy Elyson; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Childrens Lighthouse of Katy Elyson is seeking a motivated School Director to oversee the operations of the childcare center. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role and must meet state requirements for school director licensing.

The role includes ensuring compliance with all policies and state standards, managing staff, and promoting a safe and nurturing learning environment for children.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience as a School Director in a licensed childcare center.
• Knowledge of state and local standards required.

Responsibilities

• Implement policies and procedures to ensure a safe environment.
• Manage budget in compliance with Franchisee guidelines.
• Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate staff.
• Maximize occupancy and manage enrollment effectively.

Skills

Professional presentation and attitude

Effective leadership

Communication and motivational skills

Knowledge of early child development

Interpersonal skills

Education

State license as a School Director (preferably non-renewable)

Job description

Education and Experience:

• Has a minimum of 2 years of experience as a School Director in a licensed childcare center.
• Meets State Requirements for a State license as a School Director, preferably with a non-renewable certificate.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implements Children’s Lighthouse policies, procedures and systems to ensure safe, healthy environment in compliance with Children’s Lighthouse and State Standards at all times.
• Plans and participates responsibly in marketing and special events.
• Maximize occupancy of building. (Enrollment)
• Impacts change required for continual compliance and improvement.
• Recruits, hires, orients, trains, supervises, and evaluates staff.
• Manages budget in compliance with Franchisee guidelines.
• Represents Children’s Lighthouse to public, community, parents, visitors and staff with professionalism and integrity.
• Attends/conducts meetings and trainings as directed.
• Consistently follows through and completes all duties and responsibilities as assigned in a competent and timely manner.
• Day to day operations in compliance with quality standards of Children's Lighthouse.
• Wise productive use of time.
• Able to accept and handle change.
• Accepts instruction and direction in an appropriate manner.
• Able to work flexible hours.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Professional presentation and attitude.
• Ability to communicate with, motivate others, analyze, and solve problems, fostering a positive work environment.
• Effective leader and role model at the school.
• Ability to exercise appropriate, independent judgment calls.
• Knowledge of State and local standards.
• Knowledge of early child development and appropriate practices.
• Ability to ensure safe, loving, learning environment for children.
• Counseling and behavior management skills required.
• Strong effective, interpersonal skills
• Ability to use technology as required and used by Children's Lighthouse.
• Participates in activities of professional and personal growth.

The School Director reports to the Franchisee.