Campus Director

Salary: $62,945.25 Annually
Location : 1901 West State Hwy 107, McAllen, TX
Job Type: Regular Full Time
Job Number: 2026-03310
Department: Head Start Program
Opening Date: 02/02/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Work Hours:: Monday - Friday / 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Status:: External Re-Advertisement
Open Positions:: 2
Grade:: N/A
Advertisement details and/or special instructions:: Applicants are required to provide copies of diplomas and certificates of achievement with application.


General Description
The Campus Director's primary responsibility is the administration of the campus's daily operation. He/She must demonstrate leadership in the areas of administration, instruction, health and social services. The Campus Director must possess the personnel skills to work with the support staff, the parents, the administrative staff and the community. The employee is responsible for supervising the classroom teachers and other staff as assigned. The employee must maintain compliance with the Texas Education Agency, Minimum Standards, Performance Standards and the Program's Policies and Procedures.

Examples of Work Performed
Supervises and evaluates all personnel assigned to the campus.

Schedules assignments of personnel and volunteers in the campus.

Maintains a record-keeping system that provides information on campus personnel, children's records, licensing requirements and all other pertinent information.

Reports all suspected cases of child abuse/neglect to the proper authorities.

Reports any accidents occurring within the scope of the campus's operation to the administration office.

Plans and conducts regular meetings with all campus staff.

Prepares and submits administrative reports as scheduled, including form 1535 for USDA food program.

Assist the Family Services Department with parent activities.

Reviews and approves written weekly lessons plans submitted by the classroom teacher.

Monitors the conditions of buildings and grounds and reports any deficiencies to the appropriate administrative personnel.

Coordinates health information with the Health Department to assure that all the children have been provided the services in accordance with Minimum and Performance Standards.

Inquires on children with poor attendance and provides assistance to the families to return child to active enrollment.

Maintains all the necessary documentation on services rendered to the children and families.

Substitutes for the classroom teacher and the custodian when the need arises.

Attends and participates at A.R.D. meetings.

Maintains currents information on the GoEngage Program.

Assists in recruiting children for the program as needed.

Attend training workshops as assigned by the Education Area Director.

Manages a family caseload of at least 17 children and performs all tasks related to the caseload.

Assist in validating that all families meet eligibility requirements.

Adheres to and maintains the obligations as described in the Confidentiality Policy of the Program.

Must attend First Aid and CPR and any other trainings deemed necessary by Executive Director to comply with TDFPS Child Care Minimum Standards and Performance Standards during the summer months.

Must comply with Civil Rights Law.

Adheres to the requirement of the Texas Education Agency.

Collaborates with the local Independent School District personnel to provide high-quality education and comprehensive services.

Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or Executive Director.

Education and Experience
Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with a Minimum of six (6) college credit hours in Business Management.


A State of Texas Teacher Certification in early childhood and a Bilingual certification is required.


A minimum of three (3) years of experience in a supervisory capacity or a related field is required.


Must have sufficient knowledge in the areas of child development, nutrition, health, special services, social services and management to perform work as assigned.


Must be Bilingual (English/Spanish) and must have excellent oral and written communication skills in both languages.


Must be agile and quick to react to assist a student that may be in danger of being injured.


Current CPR and First Aid certification must be maintained.


Must have an automobile and current liability insurance is required for work related travel.
Applicants are required to provide copies of diplomas and certificates of achievement with application.

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Do you have a Bachelor's Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or related field?

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• No

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List degree below:
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Do you have a minimum of six (6) college credit hours in Business Management?

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• No

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Do you have a State of Texas Teacher Certification in early childhood?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a State of Texas Teacher Bilingual certification in early childhood?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a minimum of three (3) years of experience in a supervisory capacity?

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• No

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Do you have sufficient knowledge in the areas of child development, nutrition, health, special services, social services and management to perform work as assigned?

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• No

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Are you bilingual (English/Spanish proficient)?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have excellent oral and written communication skills in both English and Spanish?

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• No

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Do you have an automobile and current liability insurance is required for work related travel?

• Yes
• No

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