Oyster Creek Montessori School
Director of Child Care
Full Time • Richmond
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.
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
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Educational Leadership
- Uphold authentic Montessori philosophy and classroom practice; ensure environments meet Montessori standards, child development principles, and licensing requirements.
- Observe classrooms regularly and provide coaching, feedback, and support for lesson planning, classroom flow, and individualized learning.
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Staff Leadership & Development
- Recruit, hire, onboard, train, evaluate, and retain high‑quality staff.
- Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, professional development, orientations, evaluations, and lead regular staff meetings.
- Foster a collaborative, respectful team culture and supervise staff performance to ensure responsibilities are fulfilled.
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School Operations & Compliance
- Oversee daily operations in compliance with Texas Minimum Standards; interpret licensing codes and develop compliant policies and procedures.
- Maintain accurate staff, student, attendance, and licensing records; assist with inspections, audits, and regulatory communication.
- Ensure facility health and safety compliance, update emergency procedures, and conduct fire, disaster, and intruder drills.
- Manage budgets for staffing, supplies, materials, and equipment; use Montessori software (ProCare, CRM, Montessori Compass, etc.).
- Lift/move children or materials up to ~50 lbs.
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Family Experience & Community Engagement
- Build strong relationships with families through warm, clear communication; address parent questions with professionalism and empathy.
- Plan and coordinate parent and community events, including creating flyers and communication materials.
- Support campus operations through tours, parent meetings, conferences, and schoolwide events.
- Help create a welcoming, consistent, community‑oriented school experience.
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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.
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Accreditation & Quality Standards
- Work toward and maintain all required school accreditations.
- Ensure ongoing compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.
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Work Expectations
- Onsite leadership role with regular interaction with children, staff, and families.
- Occasional evening or weekend events as needed.
- Able 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.
references.
Compensation: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
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