About us

LITTLE FISH NURSERY offers child care serving infants, toddlers, pre-school and school-age children. Our goal is to offer families a Christ-centered learning environment with Montessori lessons. We host fewer children, to ensure each child receives the best possible care. Every child will learn something new with fun crafts, socialize and explore God’s world in a nurturing environment.

Position will oversee the day to day operations of the Center, working closely with the owner. Must be extremely knowledgeable in what it takes to successfully operate a child care center. Must be proactive and hands on and will need to excel in relations, industry rules and regulations, and parent communications. Must have proven experience on the day to day issues that arise in a preschool. Needs to be strong and confident in dealing with parents, staff and children. Ideal candidate will put the safety of the children and staff as a top priority. Must be proficient in compliance and have a winning track record.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Having a genuine love for children and a strong commitment to education

• Developing strong relationships with our children and families through excellent verbal and written communication, family involvement and positive interactions.

• Motivate, inspire, guide and support a team of educators

• Develop and enhance curriculum and educational programs

• Demonstrate highly effective organizational, time management and multitasking skills

• Demonstrate a complete mastery of the regulatory environment, including compliance, licensor

relationship and have the ability to adapt to regulatory changes

• Manage all center operations including staffing administration, financial and facilities

• Proactively pursue the professional development of staff and self

• Encourage enrollment and develop creative ideas for bringing families into the program

• Demonstrate strong knowledge of financial reporting system in coordination with tuition collection

• Strong knowledge of Texas Minimum Standards a plus

Administrative:

• Plan and schedule administrative duties

• Maintain accurate record-keeping, both state and licensing requirements (ie: children’s files, faculty files)

• Prepare reports

• Manage classroom scheduling/schedule faculty

• Review Employee Handbook annually

• Implement a health program including communication with a healthcare consultant

• Maintain a list of local agencies able to help children with special needs

• Maintain a list of local pediatricians, dentists, etc.

• Conduct disaster drills (i.e.: fire, tornado, intruder) in accordance with Minimum Standards and state licensing requirements

• Maintain compliance with Texas Minimum Standards

• Maintain a school inventory (i.e.: snacks, supplies)

• Plan and implement a program for professional growth of staff

• Prepare periodic reports on the state of center

Fiscal:

• Operate the School within budget

• Define a maintenance system for faculty (i.e.: classroom repairs)

• Arrange for maintenance and repairs

• Manage payroll budget

• Manage petty cash

• Manage registration budget

• Purchase classroom equipment and supplies (indoor and outdoor)

• Maintain budget and/or purchase school supplies and snack

Licensing:

• Initiate and maintain a positive relationship with licensing agent/agency

• Maintain current licensing documentation

• Maintain licensing regulations

Personnel:

• Recruit, interview, hire and manage faculty

• Manage faculty schedule

• Conduct faculty orientation

• Complete faculty reviews: 90-day and annual

• Conduct monthly faculty meetings

• Develop and maintain a substitute teacher list

• Maintain accurate faculty files

• Plan/implement bi-annual in-service meetings for faculty

• Plan first aid, CPR and any other required training

• Plan emergency preparedness training

Program, Program Support, and Professional Development

• Conduct monthly classroom observations

• Keep abreast of research and development in the field of early childhood development• Maintain a resource library at the center

• Plan/implement professional development programs

• Promote active participation in professional organizations, conferences and lectures

Program/Curriculum Development

• Conduct classroom ratio checks

• Implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum within the context of the local school district

• Implement monthly themes

• Incorporate curriculum resources

• Plan and implement a year-round calendar

• Schedule shared classroom and outdoor space and equipment

• Plan and implement procedures for maintaining accurate classroom records

• Provide faculty assistance with lesson plan preparation and theme development

• Review lesson plan books weekly

• Review posted lesson plans monthly

• Review Daily Activity Reports periodically

• Review children’s portfolios regularly

• Ensure that each classroom has an effective management system in place

• Plan and implement visitors/activities

• Develop and implement a nutritious snack program

• Develop and implement a transition system

• Implement a playground safety program

• Conduct curriculum meetings three times per year

Sales and Marketing

• Welcome all visitors to the center

• Answer the telephone

• Conduct tours according

• Follow through with all prospective customers

• Enroll new families

• Develop and maintain customer relations

• Implement an orientation program for new families

• Maintain a system of home-center communication (i.e.: Daily Activity Reports, center newsletter)

• Conduct meetings with parent(s)/legal guardian(s) when necessary

• Develop and maintain community relations

• Conduct a minimum of two community outreach programs per year

• Organize a student teaching program

Required Qualifications:

• Be at least 21 years of age

• Texas Director Credential or

o A bachelor’s degree with 12 college credit hours in child development and six college credit hours in management, and at least one year of experience in a licensed child- care center.

o An associate’s of applied science degree in child development or a closely related field with six college credit hours in child development and six college credit hours in management. A “closely related field” is any educational instruction pertaining to the growth, development, physical or mental care, or education of children ages birth through 13 years and and at least two years of experience in a licensed child- care center.

• Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred

• Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience as Preschool Director or Executive Director

• Obtain and maintain current certificate in Emergency First Aid and CPR

Shifts:

• Morning (Required)

• Mid-Day (Required)

• Evening (Required)

Working Days:

• Monday (Required)

• Tuesday (Required)

• Wednesday (Required)

• Thursday (Required)

• Friday (Required)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Professional development assistance

Grade levels:

• Kindergarten

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

School subjects:

• English
• Foreign Language
• History
• Math
• Reading
• Science
• Social Studies

School type:

• Development center
• Montessori
• Religious school

Work Location: In person