Director Child Care Center at Fort Bend Independent School District

Sugar Land, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Child Care Operations, Regulatory Compliance, Staff Supervision, Curriculum Planning, Budget Management, Communication, Documentation Management, Staff Training, Safety Protocols, Microsoft Office Suite, Interpersonal Skills, Organizational Skills

Industry

Description

Job Overview The Director of Child Care oversees the daily operations of a licensed child care program, ensuring full compliance with all Texas Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC) Minimum Standards for Child Care Regulation, City of Sugar Land requirements, and the district's programmatic guidelines. This role provides leadership, supervision, regulatory oversight, staff training, documentation management, and coordination of high-quality learning environments for children ages 0–4. Position Description Essential Duties and Responsibilities Child Care Operations Maintain high-quality childcare standards based on developmentally appropriate practices. Lead the planning, implementation, and coordination of children's developmental programs and activities. Ensure consistent compliance with all Texas (HHSC) Minimum Standards for Child-Care Centers, including the maintenance of annual fire, health, and other required inspections. Coordinate the licensing and renewal of the child care center with Texas Health and Human Services (HHS). Use a variety of communication approaches and tools to maintain consistent, open, and effective communication with families and staff while providing education training, and support, as needed. Support the center's marketing and families recruitment and retention efforts while providing reliable, accurate, and timely information about the childcare center to interested parties. Provide initial and ongoing required professional learning and training to child care center staff in accordance with Texas (HHSC) Minimum Standards for Child-Care Centers. Policy, Reports, and Law Implement federal and state law, Department of Family and Protective Services rule, and FBISD board policies. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required according to Texas HHS Minimum Standards for Child-Care Centers. Maintain accurate records for children enrolled in the program, including developmental progress, attendance, immunizations, and general health information. Prepare reports to Child Protective Services (CPS) and other agencies to ensure the safety and well-being of enrolled children. Ensure employee time records are accurately maintained and payroll-related data is submitted in a timely manner. Financial and Operational Resources Develop and implement inventory and stock control systems for equipment and supplies; recommend replacement or disposal of obsolete items as necessary. Monitor program needs and ensure operations are cost-effective, with resources managed efficiently and responsibly. Collaborate with Early Childhood Department staff to develop and maintain effective systems for communicating tuition, fees, and program-related information to families. Professional Development and Curriculum Allignment Attend professional development seminars to maintain an understanding of the current best practices in curriculum and administrative functions of child development programs. Safety Ensure systems and procedures are in place to protect children, staff, facilities, supplies, and equipment. Maintain safety standards in compliance with federal, state, local, and insurance regulations, and develop preventive safety programs. Implement and enforce district safety and emergency response protocols. Maintain current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid certifications. Supervisory Responsibilities Select, train, supervise, and evaluate staff; make recommendations regarding assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal. Qualification Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities, required unless otherwise stated as preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions. High School diploma or GED required Meet one of the approved Texas child-care director education pathways, including required combinations of college coursework in child development and management, a relevant degree, or an accepted early childhood credential. Valid Child Care Center Director’s Certificate issued by the Texas Department of Health and Human Services, required. Minimum of 2 years experience as licensed child care director or provider. Thorough understanding of childcare center operations. Effective organizational, communication, computer, and interpersonal skills. Ability to coordinate center functions. Ability to implement policy and procedures. Demonstrated knowledge of state childcare guidelines and licensing requirements. Ability to manage center resources and personnel. Computer literate (Microsoft Office Suite). Physical Requirements/Working Conditions The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting rooms. The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers and presentation materials. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Attendance at conferences and professional development is required. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.

Responsibilities

Oversees daily operations of a licensed child care program for children ages 0-4, ensuring compliance with Texas HHSC Minimum Standards. Leads staff supervision, regulatory oversight, and the coordination of high-quality developmental learning environments.