Preschool Director

Overview

We are prayerfully seeking a Christ-centered, visionary Preschool Director to lead and shepherd our early childhood program. This role calls for a spiritually grounded leader who will cultivate a safe, nurturing, and faith-filled environment for children, families, and staff.

The Director will provide strong spiritual and operational leadership, steward resources wisely, ensure program excellence, and foster a unified, mission-driven team culture. A passion for early childhood development, proven leadership experience, and a heart for ministry are essential.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Ministry & Programming

• Lead staff in carrying out the vision and values of Restore Church within the preschool.

2. Staff Leadership & Supervision

• Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate preschool staff in alignment with church values and state requirements.
• Maintain accurate personnel files and ensure compliance with continuing education requirements.
• Provide ongoing coaching, support, and professional development opportunities.
• Plan and lead monthly staff meetings focused on curriculum, ministry vision, and professional growth.

3. Administrative Oversight

• Manage daily preschool operations in compliance with Restore Church values and state licensing standards.
• Oversee the Brightwheel Student Information System, including communications and attendance tracking.
• Maintain required state and preschool records (registrations, medical forms, incident reports, etc.).
• Coordinate preschool calendar with church activities and community events.
• Attend Restore Church staff meetings and provide updates regarding the preschool.

4. Financial Stewardship

• Partner with the Office Manager to prepare, manage, and operate within the annual preschool budget.
• Maintain accurate records of tuition, fees, purchases, and financial reporting for the Board.

Essential Qualifications

• A growing, Christ-like character and commitment to the vision and values of Restore Church.
• Meets the Texas licensing qualifications for a Director of a licensed child care center (per Protective Services Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers).
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills with the ability to relate well to children, staff, and families.
• Physical, visual, auditory, and verbal ability to perform all required duties.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience as a Director or Assistant Director (5 years preferred).
• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Development, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or a related field (preferred.)
• Demonstrated ability to integrate faith with educational leadership in a preschool setting.

This role is more than a position—it is a calling. We seek a faithful, visionary leader who will serve with integrity, lead with excellence, and inspire our preschool community. If you feel called to this opportunity, we invite you to apply today.

Pay: $52,000.00 - $62,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

• At Sonshine Preschool, we strive to connect children to God moment by moment through our words, actions, and the culture we create. What does that philosophy mean to you, and how would you lead and equip staff to intentionally model Christ's love and incorporate faith into everyday interactions with children and families?

Ability to Commute:

• Benbrook, TX 76126 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $52,000 - $62,000