Child Care Center Director – Oyster Creek Montessori (Richmond, TX)
Oyster Creek Montessori School in the Richmond area is seeking an experienced
Montessori Director to lead a high quality, nurturing, and fully compliant learning
environment. This role blends authentic Montessori leadership, strong operational
management, and warm community engagement. The ideal candidate has experience
directing a licensed childcare facility, excels at building strong teams and relationships,
and understands how to uphold Montessori integrity while meeting Texas Child-Care
Licensing standards.
As Director, you will guide the school’s daily operations, support academic excellence,
foster a positive culture for staff and families, and ensure the center fulfills its mission
and long term goals.
Qualifications
- 2+ years of Montessori Director or early childhood leadership experience
- Associate/Bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field
- Montessori credential (AMI, AMS, or equivalent) preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Food Safety Manager Certification
- Childcare Director License (Required)
- Knowledge of Texas Child-Care Licensing standards
- Computer proficiency
Leadership Qualities
- Calm, confident, child centered leadership style
- Strong organizational and problem solving skills
- Ability to balance Montessori philosophy with real world operational needs
- Collaborative, positive, and solution-oriented mindset
- Excellent communication with staff and families
- Ability to foster a respectful, mission driven school culture
Key Responsibilities
- Educational Leadership
- Uphold authentic Montessori philosophy and classroom practice
- Observe classrooms regularly and provide coaching and feedback
- Support lesson planning, classroom flow, and individualized learning
- Ensure environments meet Montessori standards, child development principles, and licensing requirements
- Staff Leadership & Development
- Recruit, hire, onboard, train, evaluate, and retain high quality staff
- Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and professional development
- Lead orientations, evaluations, and regular staff meetings
- Foster a collaborative and respectful team culture
- Supervise staff performance and ensure responsibilities are fulfilled
- School Operations & Compliance
- Oversee daily operations in compliance with Texas Minimum Standards
- Maintain accurate staff, student, attendance, and licensing records
- Interpret licensing codes and develop compliant policies and procedures
- Ensure facility health and safety compliance
- Keep emergency procedures updated; conduct fire, disaster, and intruder drills
- Assist with inspections, audits, and regulatory communication
- Manage budgets for staffing, supplies, materials, and equipment
- Lift/move children and/or materials up to ~50 lbs.
- Use Montessori software (ProCare, CRM, Montessori Compass, etc.)
- Family Experience & Community Engagement
- Build strong relationships with families through warm, clear communication
- Plan and coordinate engaging parent and community events, including developing flyers and communication materials for families.
- Support campus operations by assisting with tours, parent meetings, conferences, and schoolwide events.
- Address parent questions with professionalism and empathy
- Help create a welcoming, consistent, and community oriented school experience
- Enrollment, Marketing & Growth
- Participate in tours and admissions conversations
- Guide families from inquiry through enrollment
- Support retention through strong classroom and family experience
- Organize open houses, marketing events, summer programs, and special events
- Contribute to school growth initiatives
- Accreditation & Quality Standards
- Work toward and maintain all required school accreditations.
- Ensure ongoing compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations
Work Expectations
- Onsite leadership role in an active school environment
- Regular interaction with children, staff, and families
- Occasional evening or weekend events as needed
- Able to drive a school bus; may need to transport children to and from school and field trip venues.
Languages
- English (Required)
- Spanish (Preferred)
To apply, please email your cover letter, resume, salary expectations, and
references.
