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Childcare Center Director

$60k - $70k

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Preschool Head of School – Early Childhood Education

Location: Argyle, TX 76226

Compensation: $60,000 – $70,000 base salary + generous monthly enrollment bonus

Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday

Are you a confident, relationship-driven leader passionate about early childhood education? We are seeking an experienced Head of School to lead a well-established early learning center in Argyle serving Infants through Pre-K students.

This is an exciting opportunity for a strong leader who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys building relationships with families and staff, and is ready to take ownership of a successful school with a strong reputation in the community.

The school has been operating since 2004 and is accredited as a TRS Four Star program. The center currently serves 130+ children with licensed capacity for continued growth and expansion.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base salary: $60,000 – $70,000+
  • Monthly enrollment bonus: Earn $300 for every net enrollment gained in a single month
  • Health, Dental & Vision insurance
  • 401(k) available
  • Paid Holidays
  • PTO package with growth based on tenure
  • Childcare tuition discounts
  • Professional development opportunities and ongoing leadership support

About the Role

As the Head of School, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of the school, lead and support staff, maintain licensing and TRS standards, drive enrollment growth, and create a positive, welcoming environment for children, families, and teachers.

This role offers a high level of autonomy and decision-making authority within established organizational standards. We are looking for someone who is visible, proactive, organized, and confident in leading both people and operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead daily school operations and ensure a safe, positive learning environment
  • Supervise, coach, and support teaching and administrative staff
  • Build strong relationships with families and maintain high parent satisfaction
  • Maintain compliance with Texas licensing minimum standards and TRS requirements
  • Support enrollment growth and community outreach initiatives
  • Manage scheduling, staffing, and operational workflows
  • Operate effectively within an established budget
  • Partner with ownership and leadership on school goals and performance
  • Maintain strong school culture and staff engagement
  • Utilize childcare management software and administrative systems effectively

Qualifications Required

  • Texas Director Credential (required)
  • Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in a childcare, preschool, or early education setting
  • Knowledge of Texas licensing regulations
  • Experience supervising teams of 15+ staff members
  • Experience managing schools/programs with 100+ enrolled children
  • Enrollment growth and marketing experience
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to lead independently and take ownership of school operations

Preferred

  • Bachelor’s degree in Education, Business, or related field
  • Experience with TRS standards and accreditation
  • Experience with: Google Workspace, Brightwheel, ProCare, etc.

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate is:

  • Confident and decisive
  • Thrives with both with leadership-autonomy and collaborative support
  • Outgoing and relationship-oriented
  • Cooperative and team-focused
  • Organized and operationally strong
  • Comfortable being highly visible within the school
  • Passionate about early childhood education and leadership

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to lead a respected and established school with strong community roots, supportive ownership, and the freedom to truly make an impact. The previous director was deeply valued by staff and families, and we are looking for someone who can continue building that trust while bringing strong leadership and operational confidence to the role.

If you are an experienced childcare leader looking for a long-term opportunity with autonomy, support, and growth potential, we encourage you to apply today.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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