Do you have a passion to teach, nurture and inspire young children? Our Child Development Center at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Parish leads the way in values-based early childhood education — providing care for infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
As Director, you are responsible for the effective management of all aspects of the day-to-day operation and management of the Child Development Center (CDC) at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Parish, including increasing enrollment, building parent relationships, financial management, the hiring and development of staff, and organizing special events.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Maintain a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment according to state, local and church standards.
• Recruit, hire, train, develop, inspire, and build close relationships with teachers.
• Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, and community contacts.
• Lead special events, trainings, open houses, and staff meetings
• Responsible for staff scheduling, budget management, and staff files.
• Reliable with strong character and values.  Serves as a role model for others in the school and embodies the servant leadership philosophy.  Practicing Catholic preferred.
• Must complete the Diocese of Austin online employee application with a background check and complete the Ethics and Integrity in Ministry Workshop within 60 days of employment.
• Maintain flexibility to work hours between 6:45 am and 6:00 pm.

• Highly professional and dependable
• Ability to communicate with, motivate others, analyze and solve problems; including the ability to maintain composure under stress
• Effective leader with the ability to exercise appropriate, independent judgment calls.
• Knowledge of state and local standards and appropriate early child development practices.
• Ability to ensure a safe, nurturing, learning environment for children.
• Proficient use of technology including Microsoft Office Products as required.

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Director in a licensed childcare center
• Degree in early childhood education or child development preferred
• State of Texas Director Credential required
• Knowledge of Procare is a plus
• DFPS background clearance required
• Maintain CPR and First Aid certifications

• Competitive compensation
• Paid Holidays, and Paid Time Off
• Paid training and time for professional development
• Childcare discount