About the Role
The Child Development Center is hiring a full-time Site Director for its licensed After School CREW Program, serving elementary students across 11 schools in Southwest Austin. This role involves leading daily site operations, managing assistant teachers, creating engaging enrichment activities, and building positive relationships with students, families, and school partners. This opportunity is for an organized, hands-on leader dedicated to making a meaningful impact in children’s lives.
Responsibilities
- Oversee school site development and facilitation.
- Assume full responsibility for site operations, program implementation, community relations, and staff development.
- Oversee daily program operations, assist in mentoring children, and provide guidance to assistant teachers.
- Create a safe and enjoyable environment for students and staff.
- Manage program staff and ensure adherence to CDC policies and licensing standards.
- Attend special events to promote the program.
- Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, school district leaders, state licensing authorities, and staff.
- Create and ensure implementation of developmentally and age-appropriate lesson plans and activities aligned with Texas Rising Star.
- Create high-quality monthly newsletters for families.
- Provide on-site lunch monitoring at the assigned elementary school.
- Maintain compliance with Texas Rising Star and licensing standards.
Requirements
- 1+ years of teaching experience in a licensed program.
- 1+ years of supervisory or management experience.
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Bachelor's or Associate's Degree.
- Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in Education (preferred).
- General computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and Excel.
- Meet Texas Department of Health and Human Services (Child Care Licensing) requirements.
- Reliable transportation.
- Available to work Monday through Friday.
- Pass state and national background check.
- Ability to lift at least 30 pounds and stand for long periods.
- Bilingual in Spanish (preferred).
Skills
- Leadership
- Team building
- Relationship building
- Organization
- Mentoring
- Program management
- Lesson planning
- Communication
- Computer proficiency
- Microsoft Office
- Excel
- Bilingual in Spanish
Location
- Southwest Austin
Work Type
- Full-time
- Full-year
- Salaried exempt
Experience Level
- 1+ years of teaching experience
- 1+ years of supervisory or management experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's or Associate's Degree
Salary/Compensations
- Starting salary $55,000+ per year, commensurate with education and experience
Benefits
- 20+ paid holidays (including Winter Break and Spring Break)
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with employer contribution for medical)
- Voluntary Supplemental Insurance (e.g., Life Insurance, Short Term Disability)
- 401K Opportunities with Matching (after 1 year)
- Paid Parental Leave (after 3 years)
- Low Teacher/Child Ratios
- Paid Training Opportunities
- CPR/First Aid Certification
- Professional and friendly work environment
- Career Path Opportunities
About the Company
- The Child Development Center (CDC) is a private, not-for-profit NAEYC and Texas Rising Star (4 Star) preschool located in Southwest Austin.
- The CDC partners with AISD, offering inclusion classrooms, after-school programs, and summer camps for school-age children.
- The CREW program's mission is to offer a safe and fun enrichment program where kids are active, learn essential life skills, and build a sense of community.
- CREW values include Character, Respect, Empowerment, and Wonder.
