Pay: $60,000 – $70,000 per year (based on experience and education)

Job Description:

We are looking for a energetic and highly motivated Founding Childcare Director to lead the opening and successful launch of our beautiful, brand-new Christ-centered childcare center in North Richland Hills, TX – St. Clement Christian Academy!

We would love to meet you and invite you to apply if you answered YES to the following:

· Are you motivated by a genuine love for children?

· Are you seeking an opportunity in an organization that appreciates you?

· Do you have a passion for Christian early education?

· Do you have the drive to build a quality program from the ground up?

Job Summary:

As our Founding Director, you will have the rare opportunity to design, launch, and manage a new childcare center—ensuring it meets licensing requirements, delivers exceptional early childhood education, and fosters a safe, loving, and Christ-centered environment where children can flourish physically, emotionally, academically, and spiritually.

Key Startup Responsibilities:

· Lead the licensing process with Texas Health and Human Services, ensuring full compliance before opening day.

· Oversee facility setup, including classroom design, equipment purchasing, and safety compliance.

· Develop and implement age-appropriate, Christ-centered curriculum and learning materials.

· Recruit, hire, train, and onboard teachers and staff prior to opening.

· Build community awareness through marketing, tours, and outreach to grow enrollment.

· Establish center policies, procedures, and parent handbooks.

· Create initial operational systems for scheduling, budgeting, and record-keeping.

Ongoing Responsibilities After Opening:

· Oversee and manage all aspects of day-to-day operations.

· Maintain compliance with Texas Minimum Standards and Texas Rising Star Accreditation.

· Build collaborative partnerships with parents, staff, and the community.

· Monitor curriculum implementation and review lesson plans.

· Maintain strong financial health through budgeting and enrollment growth.

Qualifications:

· Minimum of 3 years Director experience in early childhood education.

· Valid Texas Director’s Credential for Early Childhood Education.

· Proven experience in childcare center startups or program launches preferred.

· Strong working knowledge of Texas Child Care Minimum Standards and licensing procedures.

· Experience in marketing, enrollment growth, and community outreach.

· Excellent written and oral communication skills.

· Sincere love for children and a passion for creating a strong, Christ-centered educational environment.

· Strong leadership, integrity, and organizational skills.

Benefits:

· Pay: $60,000 – $70,000 per year (based on experience and education)

· Competitive salary plus bonus plan

· Paid holidays and vacation

· Childcare tuition discount

· Professional development assistance

Location: North Richland Hills, TX

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Childcare
Employee discount
Paid time off
Professional development assistance

Application Question(s):

1) Do you have a valid Texas Director’s Credential?
2) How many years of experience as a Director of a licensed child care center (not in-home)?
3) Are you able to pass a required background check?
4) Have you ever been involved in launching or opening a new center from the ground up?
5) Do you speak English fluently?
6) Do you speak Spanish?
7) How many years of experience with Christian education?
8) How many years of experience with Christian ministry?
9) How many years of experience using Procare?
10) How many years of experience using the Abekka curriculum?
11) How many years of experience with traditional early education (non-Montessori)?
12) How many years of experience with Montessori education?

Work Location: In person

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