What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preschool Administrator position at Silverlake Christian Academy?
We are seeking a dedicated, organized, and experienced Childcare Administrator to join our team in a full-time, salaried position. The Childcare Administrator will play a key leadership role in overseeing the daily operations of our childcare center and ensuring that children receive a safe, nurturing, educational, and high-quality experience each day.
The ideal candidate will be a dependable and hands-on leader who is passionate about early childhood education and understands the importance of creating a positive environment for children, families, and staff. This position requires strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and leadership skills, as well as the ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy childcare setting.
The Childcare Administrator will help oversee the day-to-day functioning of the center, including staff coordination, classroom operations, enrollment and attendance procedures, parent and family communication, recordkeeping, scheduling, and compliance with applicable childcare licensing requirements and center policies. The Administrator will work closely with teachers and support staff to ensure that classrooms are appropriately staffed, daily routines run smoothly, and established safety and quality standards are consistently maintained.
This position will also be responsible for supporting, coaching, and communicating with staff, helping to promote professionalism, teamwork, accountability, and a positive workplace culture. The Administrator should be comfortable addressing day-to-day concerns, resolving issues professionally, assisting with staff scheduling and coverage, and providing leadership when unexpected situations arise.
Building strong relationships with families is an important part of this role. The Childcare Administrator will communicate professionally and respectfully with parents and guardians, respond to questions and concerns, provide information regarding center policies and procedures, and help ensure that families feel welcomed, informed, and confident in the care their children receive.
The successful candidate will be detail-oriented and proactive, with the ability to maintain accurate documentation and records while ensuring that administrative responsibilities are completed in a timely manner. The Administrator will also help monitor the overall cleanliness, safety, organization, and appearance of the facility and ensure that staff follow established health, safety, and operational procedures.
This is a full-time, salaried position for someone who is looking for an opportunity to take an active leadership role in a childcare environment. We are looking for an individual who is dependable, professional, compassionate, and committed to supporting both children and staff while helping the center operate efficiently and successfully.
If you are an experienced childcare professional who enjoys leadership, organization, teamwork, and working with children and families, we encourage you to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
Application Question(s):
- Have you worked at a Childcare center that is apart of the Texas Rising Stars Program?
Experience:
- Texas Rising Stars: 2 years (Required)
- Chilcare Administration: 5 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Child Care Directors License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $40,000 - $50,000