About Mariner Montessori – Galleria
Mariner Montessori – Galleria is a Texas Rising Star 4-Star certified campus committed to high standards in early childhood education. We operate with structured systems, strong leadership, and intentionally low student-teacher ratios to ensure quality and consistency.
As part of a growing multi-campus organization, we are focused on operational excellence, staff development, and long-term growth.
We are seeking an organized and confident Assistant Director to support campus leadership and daily operations.
Position Overview
The Assistant Director partners with the Campus Director to ensure smooth daily operations, regulatory compliance, staff support, and positive family relationships.
This role requires strong organizational skills, professionalism, and the ability to balance administrative responsibilities with classroom oversight when needed.
Qualifications
- Childcare Director Licensing (Texas) preferred
- TRS (Texas Rising Star) experience preferred
- Montessori certification preferred
- CDA or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education welcomed
- Minimum 3 years experience in a licensed childcare or preschool setting
- Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred
- Strong understanding of Texas Minimum Standards
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Bilingual, English and Spanish preferred
- Professional, solution-oriented mindset
Key Responsibilities Operations & Compliance
- Support daily campus operations
- Ensure compliance with Texas Licensing and TRS standards
- Maintain student and staff records
- Assist with licensing visits and internal quality checks
Staff Leadership
- Support teacher coaching and classroom consistency
- Assist with scheduling and classroom coverage
- Help onboard and guide new staff members
- Promote professionalism and accountability
Family Engagement
- Maintain respectful and professional communication with parents
- Support tours and enrollment processes
- Address concerns promptly and appropriately
Administrative Support
- Monitor ratios and attendance
- Assist with enrollment tracking and billing coordination
- Support campus events and initiatives
What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Leadership growth opportunities within a multi-campus organization
- Established systems and operational support
- Professional development opportunities
- A stable and expanding school community
Ideal Candidate
You are a strong fit if you:
- Are detail-oriented and proactive
- Understand compliance and operational structure
- Can lead with both confidence and empathy
- Take pride in maintaining high standards
- Want to grow into a higher leadership role over time
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Childcare
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
