Christian Day School Director

Day School DirectorHouston, TXOur client, a large Methodist church in Houston, is seeking a Director of Day School to lead its early childhood program. This role provides overall leadership for daily operations, staff development, curriculum oversight, and family engagement. The Director will ensure the school operates in alignment with the church’s mission while maintaining compliance with licensing and accreditation standards.In office Monday through Friday, minimum of 37.5 hours The school is open 11 hours per day, but the director is not expected to be present for the full duration. The administrative team works together to ensure there are the appropriate number of administrators on campus to comply with licensing requirements, and they create a coordinated team schedule to cover those hours.RESPONSIBILITIES:Leadership & Administration:Oversee day-to-day operations of the Day SchoolLead strategic planning, program development, and school initiativesManage budget and financial reportingPartner with church leadership to align school and ministry goalsStaff Management & Development:Hire, train, and manage teaching staff and support personnelProvide coaching, performance management, and professional developmentFoster a positive, collaborative, and mission-driven team environmentCurriculum & Program Oversight:Ensure implementation of developmentally appropriate early childhood curriculumOversee classroom environments, safety procedures, and risk managementStay current on best practices in early childhood educationFamily & Community Engagement:Build strong partnership among administration, parents, and teachers through communication and supportInitiates community outreach opportunitiesServe as a liaison between families, staff, and church leadershipChurch Collaboration:Partner with internal church teams (HR, Finance, Facilities, Communications, Pastoral Staff)Participate in staff chapel and ministry programmingSupport broader children’s ministry initiatives and church eventsREQUIREMENTS:Meets or exceeds the minimum qualifications for Director of Childcare Centers as required by the state of TexasBachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field preferred; advanced degree or additional certifications preferredMinimum 5 years of experience in early childhood program administration or educational leadership preferredAlignment with the Christian values and mission of the organizationStrong leadership, communication, and organizational skillsKnowledge of child development and early education best practices