School Director

Celebree School of Leander at Crystal Falls · Leander, TX, US · 2 months ago

Experience: 5+ years

Leads a childcare facility's operations, talent, and brand in Leander, TX, ensuring compliance with Texas regulations and driving enrollment while managing staff and fostering community relationships.

Benefits:

401(k)
Paid time off
Bonus based on performance
Competitive salary
Employee discounts
Free uniforms
Training & development
Wellness resources

Hours: Monday through Friday: 6:30 am to 3:30 pm or 09:30 am to 6:30 pm (Alternating shifts)

Job Summary

As a Celebree School Director, you'll be embarking on a journey of leadership and impact. As the driving force behind our mission, the Director is responsible for overseeing the School’s talent, brand, and operations. From nurturing talent to ensuring operational excellence and fostering positive community relationships, you'll be instrumental in creating an environment where people grow both BIG and small.

Company Overview

At Celebree School™ we grow people BIG and small. This promise reflects our holistic approach to growth, emphasizing the importance of nurturing both children and team members to reach their fullest potential. Celebree provides a supportive environment where team members have access to continuous learning, development opportunities, individual growth plans, and career pathways. Apply today, Let’s grow BIG together

Responsibilities

As the School Director, you will be given the tools, resources, and training to successfully lead our school community. Your key responsibilities include:

Enrollment & Growth: Drive the school’s success by actively working to achieve and exceed targeted enrollment goals. You will manage the inquiry pipeline, follow up with prospective families, and implement strategies to convert leads into active enrollments.

Owner Partnership & Vision Alignment: Act as an enthusiastic, collaborative partner to the school owner. You must be eager to align with our vision, follow established processes, and maintain a highly organized approach to daily operations.
Cultural Transformation: Bring an open mind and a dynamic energy ready to evolve, adapt, and drive positive cultural growth within our school.
Regulatory Expertise: Maintain strict compliance with all federal and state laws, company policies, and procedures. You must be deeply familiar with the Texas Minimum Standards to ensure our facility always meets or exceeds licensing requirements.
Staff Leadership & Professional Growth: Identify, recruit, and retain top-tier talent. You will lead staff check-ins, manage employee scheduling, and actively guide team development using structured Smart Plans and Career Pathways.
Community & Relationship Building: Foster deep, positive relationships with both our staff and our families. You will be the face of our exceptional customer service—welcoming new families with warm, thorough school tours and remaining highly accessible for parent meetings and daily connections.
Event Planning & Execution: Bring the knowledge, creativity, and organizational skills required to plan and execute meaningful parent-teacher conferences, as well as vibrant preschool parties, community events, and seasonal celebrations.
Operational Excellence: Oversee the day-to-day administrative functions of the childcare facility, including meticulous financial management, organized record-keeping, and smooth operational documentation.
Innovation & Adaptation: Enthusiastically champion and lead new company initiatives, ensuring our school stays ahead of the curve in early childhood education.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate must possess the following qualifications:

State & Regulatory Requirements: Must fully meet all requirements to be a School Director as approved by the governing Texas state agency. This includes, but is not limited to, holding a valid high school diploma or higher degree, maintaining active CPR/First Aid certification, and completing all state-mandated pre-service and director trainings before the first day of work.
Proven Director Experience: A minimum of 5 years of direct experience executing School Director duties. This experience must be verifiable through a previous official director position within a profitable, operating childcare or educational company.
Demonstrated Leadership: At least 5 years of experience serving in a leadership role, with a proven track record of managing staff, driving team accountability, and successfully running operations. Candidates must provide official documentation or professional references to prove these qualifications.
Operational Execution: Must be a highly organized, proactive professional who inherently understands how to prioritize tasks and consistently meet operational deadlines without supervision.
Logistics: Must possess a valid, active driver's license and reliable transportation.
Benefits & Compensation

Benefits

Work-Life Balance:
- Weekends Off: No work required during weekends, giving you dedicated time to disconnect and recharge.
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) package.
- Paid Holidays
Financial Stability & Incentives:
- Competitive base salary with a structured, signed salary increase schedule based on performance milestones.
- Financial incentives to renewing your certifications, continuing your training, and actively advancing your career.
Health & Future Security:
- Comprehensive Health Benefits package.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan to help you invest in your future.
Professional Development:
- 100% Paid Training to ensure you have the tools, resources, and knowledge to succeed from day one.
Long-Term Career Advancement:
- Real upward mobility within our expanding organization. There is a distinct possibility to grow into a District Director or District Manager role in the future, taking on higher-level multi-site leadership.