Director of Child Care

Benefits:

Employee Tuition Discount

Bonus Opportunities

Great Work Environment

Paid time off

Child Care Center Director – Oyster Creek Montessori (Richmond, TX)

Oyster Creek Montessori School in the Richmond area is seeking an experienced Montessori Director to lead a high quality, nurturing, and fully compliant learning environment. This role blends authentic Montessori leadership, strong operational management, and warm community engagement. The ideal candidate has experience directing a licensed childcare facility, excels at building strong teams and relationships, and understands how to uphold Montessori integrity while meeting Texas Child-Care Licensing standards.

As Director, you will guide the school’s daily operations, support academic excellence, foster a positive culture for staff and families, and ensure the center fulfills its mission and long term goals.

Qualifications

2+ years of Montessori Director or early childhood leadership experience

Associate/Bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field

Montessori credential (AMI, AMS, or equivalent) preferred

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Food Safety Manager Certification

Childcare Director License (Required)

Knowledge of Texas Child-Care Licensing standards

Computer proficiency

Leadership Qualities

Calm, confident, child centered leadership style

Strong organizational and problem solving skills

Ability to balance Montessori philosophy with real world operational needs

Collaborative, positive, and solution-oriented mindset

Excellent communication with staff and families

Ability to foster a respectful, mission driven school culture

Key Responsibilities

Educational Leadership

Uphold authentic Montessori philosophy and classroom practice

Observe classrooms regularly and provide coaching and feedback

Support lesson planning, classroom flow, and individualized learning

Ensure environments meet Montessori standards, child development principles, and licensing requirements

Staff Leadership & Development

Recruit, hire, onboard, train, evaluate, and retain high quality staff

Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and professional development

Lead orientations, evaluations, and regular staff meetings

Foster a collaborative and respectful team culture

Supervise staff performance and ensure responsibilities are fulfilled

School Operations & Compliance

Oversee daily operations in compliance with Texas Minimum Standards

Maintain accurate staff, student, attendance, and licensing records

Interpret licensing codes and develop compliant policies and procedures

Ensure facility health and safety compliance

Keep emergency procedures updated; conduct fire, disaster, and intruder drills

Assist with inspections, audits, and regulatory communication

Manage budgets for staffing, supplies, materials, and equipment

Lift/move children and/or materials up to ~50 lbs.

Use Montessori software (ProCare, CRM, Montessori Compass, etc.)

Family Experience & Community Engagement

Build strong relationships with families through warm, clear communication

Plan and coordinate engaging parent and community events, including developing flyers and communication materials for families.

Support campus operations by assisting with tours, parent meetings, conferences, and schoolwide events.

Address parent questions with professionalism and empathy

Help create a welcoming, consistent, and community oriented school experience

Enrollment, Marketing & Growth

Participate in tours and admissions conversations

Guide families from inquiry through enrollment

Support retention through strong classroom and family experience

Organize open houses, marketing events, summer programs, and special events

Contribute to school growth initiatives

Accreditation & Quality Standards

Work toward and maintain all required school accreditations.

Ensure ongoing compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations

Work Expectations

Onsite leadership role in an active school environment

Regular interaction with children, staff, and families

Occasional evening or weekend events as needed

Able to drive a school bus; may need to transport children to and from school and field trip venues.

Languages

English (Required)

Spanish (Preferred)

To apply, please email your cover letter, resume, salary expectations, and references.