Director of Child Care

Job Description

Job Description

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.

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 ensure environments meet Montessori, child‑development, and licensing standards.
  • Conduct regular classroom observations and provide coaching on lesson planning, classroom flow, and individualized learning.
• Staff Leadership & Development
  • Recruit, hire, onboard, train, evaluate, and retain high‑quality staff.
  • Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, professional development, orientations, evaluations, and lead staff meetings.
  • Foster a collaborative, respectful team culture and supervise staff performance.
• School Operations & Compliance
  • Oversee daily operations in compliance with Texas Minimum Standards; interpret licensing codes and develop compliant policies.
  • Maintain accurate staff, student, attendance, and licensing records; support inspections, audits, and regulatory communication.
  • Ensure facility health and safety; update emergency procedures; conduct fire, disaster, and intruder drills.
  • Manage budgets for staffing, supplies, materials, and equipment; utilize Montessori software (ProCare, CRM, Montessori Compass).
  • Lift/move children or materials up to ~50 lbs.
• Family Experience & Community Engagement
  • Build strong relationships with families through warm, clear communication; address parents’ questions professionally and empathetically.
  • Plan and coordinate parent/community events and create communication materials.
  • Support tours, meetings, conferences, and schoolwide events; maintain a welcoming, community‑oriented environment.
• 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 growth initiatives.
• Accreditation & Quality Standards
  • Achieve and maintain required accreditations.
  • Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.
• Work Expectations
  • On-site leadership with daily interaction with children, staff, and families.
  • Occasional evening or weekend events.
  • Ability to drive a school bus and transport children for school and field trips.

Languages

• English (Required)
• Spanish (Preferred)

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