Child Care Director (25-26 school year)

POSITION TITLE: Child Care Director

EXEMPTION STATUS: Non-exempt

REPORTS TO:  Director of Early Childhood

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  10.75 months; 2025-2026 school year

Primary Purpose

Provide childcare services as stated by the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services to enable teen parents to pursue and earn a high school diploma.  Direct and supervise the general operations of the district childcare facility.

Qualifications

Education/Certification

High School Diploma or GED

Special Knowledge/Skills

Strong leadership, management and organization skills

Ability to supervise and evaluate staff performance

Ability to work well with infants and young children

Ability to work well with teenage parents and adults

Effective communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills

Experience

One to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Program Management

• Remain informed and implement the minimum standards for childcare centers.
• Oversee the daily operation of the childcare center and supervise childcare aides.
• Comply with childcare licensing and ensure the safety, health, and well-being of children served.
• Assist teen parents in acquiring outside resources when needed.
• Assist childcare services with the funding process for teen parents.
• File necessary forms to childcare services to receive district reimbursement for childcare expenses.
• Enroll and complete the intake on all children into the childcare center.
• Maintain immunization records on infants.
• Maintain attendance records on staff and infants.
• Conduct fire drills and tornado drills.
• Ensure that fire and health inspections are current and in compliance.
• Administer medications and maintain infant medication records.
• Coordinate transportation for teen parents.

Personnel Management

• Supervise the daily activities of childcare aides and provide input in performance evaluations.
• Ensure all childcare staff know and understand the minimum standards for childcare.
• Maintain compliance records for staff training.

Professional Growth and Development

• Maintain familiarity with district initiatives to better serve the needs of students.
• Schedule trainings for childcare staff (first aid, CPR, shaken baby, SIDS, brain development training).
• Train substitute staff in 8-hour pre-service training.
• Participate in professional learning, staff meetings, and special events as assigned.

Communication

• Organize parenting training and coordinate other activities to ensure parents stay in school.
• Articulate the district’s mission and goals to the community and solicit community support.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer, printer, peripherals, telephone
• Posture: Prolonged sitting and standing, occasional kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting, reaching
• Motion: Frequent repetitive hand motions, keyboarding, use of mouse, wrist flexion/extension
• Lifting: Lifting and carrying up to 30-50 pounds without assistance, 55 pounds with assistance, and more than 55 pounds with appropriate assistance 
• Environment: Work is performed in an office and childcare setting; occasional in-district travel; occasional irregular and/or prolonged hours
• Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress, work with frequent interruptions