Preschool & Daycare Center Serving Houston, TX

The Day Care Director is responsible for the daily operations of a daycare center. They ensure a safe and educational environment for young children, manage teaching staff, develop curricula in coordination with teachers, communicate with parents, and uphold the center’s reputation.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Implement school and licensing policies, procedures, and systems
• Check email daily
• Logs into Procare daily; ensures Procare is updated and correct
• Implements requirements of contracts including but not limited to Food program. TRS, etc.
• Seeks and acquires resources that will enhance the program for children and their families
• Ensures all permits are up to date and renewed when needed
• Periodically checks that classroom checklist are being completed daily
• Meets with Parent engagement specialist to ensure CRM is updated quarterly
• Conducts Infant and Toddler observations
• Holds monthly one-on-one staff evaluations
• Ensures monthly and or yearly fire drill/safety drills are conducted on time

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Maintain First Aid/CPR
• Already has, or is working to meet the Texas state requirements for a State license as a Center Director
• Maintain 24 training hours yearly

The Assistant Center Director is responsible for supporting the overall day-to-day operation of the center and reports to the Center Director. The Assistant Director will consistently follow through with all duties and miscellaneous duties as assigned in a competent and timely manner.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Check email daily
• Look over and coordinate Leave of Absence forms
• Look over lesson plans and help Curriculum Specialist with corrections
• Input tardies and absences
• Assumes major responsibility for staff schedule and labor budget
• Coordinate staff meetings and training sessions, as well as maintain staff training hours
• Ensure the records on all staff are in compliance with licensing
• Acts as centers Human Resource specialist which includes but is not limited to recruiting. screening, interviewing, onboarding, placing. and conducting and analyzing exit interviews for all employees
• Audit Pre-K classrooms daily to ensure the use of lesson plans. curriculum and checklist
• Ensure that payroll is correct and submitted on time
• Create agenda for teacher in service days
• Ensure that classrooms are scheduling and conducting Parent-Teacher conferences
• Conduct student vision, hearing, and lice screenings yearly

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Maintains CPR and First Aid
• Already has, or is working to meet the Texas state requirements for a State license as a Center Director
• Maintain 24 training hours

The Enrollment Specialist will be responsible for assessing applications, handling documentation, collecting information, entering data and providing customer service To be successful as an Enrollment Specialist you should be able to assess the eligibility of candidates for specific programs, make recommendations, and maintain meticulous records.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Schedule and conduct school tours
• Collect all enrollment documents and ensure they are complete and correct
• Processing enrollments, dis-enrollments and enrollments
• Update enrollment availability spreadsheet weekly
• Ensure that student files contain all necessary documents at all times
• Be main point of contact for all applicants and parent/student prospects
• Maintain knowledge of tuition prices and program updates  
• Assist with billing and payment processing

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Excellent Customer service
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize

The Family Engagement Specialist is responsible for parental engagement and involvement through CRM by ensuring all data is pre-loaded into the system on a quarterly basis.

Responsibilities, and Duties:

• Maintain communication with all new and previous leads
• Input new phone leads into the system
• Input all events on the calendar for each quarter (Ex. birthdays, closure dates. parent meetings, etc.)
• Compose and send out emails/texts to parents as needed
• Print and distribute FP attendance and any other attendance papers at the beginning of each month (This includes the kitchen)
• Maintain a dean workspace

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Excellent Customer service
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize

The cook plans, prepares, serves, and documents all meals and snacks for the center. Accurately follows the cycle menus in accordance with programs budget and state & federal nutritional program guidelines. Keeps an accurate inventory of food and supplies; order inventory as needed.

The cook oversees operations of the food program, including hygiene & sanitation, meal planning, and preparation.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Ensures adherence yo FPA guidelines and all public health regulations regarding food storage and prep
• Plans/maps food and supply purchases
• Obtains and retains child nutrition labels
• Develops 4 week menu with Directors approval
• Attends FPA conferences, workshops, and trainings as needed
• Use proper hygiene protocol ( handwashing, gloves, hair nets, etc.) -when preparing and serving meals and snacks
• Distributes meals & snacks to classrooms at the appropriate temperatures
• Stores food at appropriate temperature
• Faxes all meal production, receipts, and time distribution reports on a weekly/monthly biases
• Maintains safe and sanitary kitchen
• Washes items used for food preparation using sanitizing methods determined by health department
• Keeps kitchen flood, counters, cabinet shelves, veggie/fruit rack, pantry, appliances, and all work areas clean and free from hazards and or rodents
• Relive co-workers for restroom breaks, lunch breaks, etc.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• No experience necessary; training is provided
• Willing to listen, learn, and apply best efforts
• Maintains CPR/First aid

The Grounds Maintenance person cleans the buildings, equipment, and furnishings of the school. They ensure the common areas, offices, and classrooms are clean. They also maintain the cleaning equipment and ensure everything needed for cleaning the school is stocked and ready. They will perform general repairs that do not require a specialized technician as well as routine maintenance on building systems.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• General cleaning of building and keeping it maintained and in good condition
• Vacuum, sweep, and mop all floors
• Cleaning and stocking restrooms
• Clean up spills with appropriate equipment
• Assist teachers with sanitizing toys and other equipment in the classrooms
• Perform minor repairs; Notify directors of major repairs
• Collect and dispose of trash
• Keep cleaning supplies in stock
• Complete tasks in a timely manner with minimal supervision

Requirements/Qualifications:

• No experience needed; training provided
• Work well when supervisors are not present
• Ability to lift at least 25 pounds
• Is able to maintain positive relationships with other staff and children

Ride van/bus and help driver ensure safe and orderly transportation of students.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Conduct a walk through of van/bus to ensure there is no trash and all seatbelts work
• Collect students from designated pick up area at each stop
• Check and document each students temperature upon entry of vehicle
• Help and make sure each student sits in assigned seat and straps on seat belt
• Conduct name to face checks ( Ex: entry of vehicle, exit from vehicle, arrival in classroom, etc.)
• Conduct of walk through of the van/bus to ensure nothing and no one was left behind

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Pleasant/Friendly demeanor and an outgoing personality
• Excellent communication, customer service, and problem solving skills
• Maintain First Aid/CPR

The curriculum specialist will help with the day-to-day and overall operations of the classroom by developing new curricula or improving existing curricula at a school. They may conduct research and make recommendations to the administration. They will also work with teachers and administrators to evaluate existing curricula and assess the quality of instruction.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Revise or create classroom lesson plans with provided curriculum
• Organize and set Parent Teacher conferences (in person or via zoom) with approval from Assistant director
• Revise classroom schedules in collaboration with each classrooms teacher
• Update calendars posted around the center monthly (Ex. birthdays, holidays, upcoming training, etc)
• Maintain knowledge of employee relations such as but not limited to birthdays and anniversaries
• Create and maintain a classroom management system that keeps track of supplies. equipment, checklist, name tags, etc.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Pleasant/friendly demeanor and an outgoing personality
• Excellent communication, customer service, and problem solving skills
• Strong computer skills

The Lead Teacher is responsible for implementing best practice child care and child supervision strategies as well as in developing and implementing a stimulating program and curriculum that promotes the social, emotional, and physical development of each child enrolled in our program. The development of these activities within the program and/or curriculum must align with the    New York State Common Core State Standards ( CCSS ) for English Language Arts and Mathematics.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Assist in the supervision of children to maintain the overall health, safety, and well-being of each child in care.
• Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers in order to coordinate instructional efforts.
• Maintain a well-organized, clean, sanitary, safe, and attractive classroom environment conducive to the optimal development of children. This includes cleaning surfaces, equipment, toys, and removing garbage.
• Serve and feed children approved or provided meals. Must be conscious of food allergies and restrictions.
• Change children’s diapers, toilet train, and/or assist each child with going to the bathroom as needed.
• Maintain records on each child’s attendance, progress, and development for the purpose of planning and compliance with the ELG, PKFCC, OR CCSS.
• Participate in mandatory staff meetings, training, center activities, and staff development.
• Conduct appropriate developmental screenings and formal assessments for each child as assigned.
• Review each individual child’s developmental progress and create individual plans for improvement.
• Develop a positive relationship with each child and promote the development of self-esteem and self-discipline.
• Establish a positive professional relationship and open line of appropriate communication with each child’s family and share information about the child’s day at the center.
• Plan and implement the daily program of activities based on principles of child development and in accordance with the class’ curriculum, standards/goals, and State regulations.
• Assist children individually or in small groups in order to help them master assignments and reinforce learning concepts Presented by Lead Teachers.
• Enforce and abide by all company policies, regulations, administration instructions, and rules governing students.
• Organize and label materials.
• Provide appropriate additional assistance and/or lesson differentiation to students with special needs.
• Update each child’s daily report using the center’s daily reporting system or logs.
• Complete incident reports to notify children’s families of incidents, injuries, or illnesses that occur at the center.
• Undergo ongoing training as assigned or approved by administration and/or the Center Director.
• Must be able to lift up to 25-30 pound children and objects.
• Must be able to walk, squat/kneel, sit on the floor, see, hear, speak with children to ensure children’s health and safety.
• Train and supervise assistant teachers, floaters, volunteers, and others assisting in the classroom.

Qualifications

• Minimum 9+ college credits in Early Childhood, Child Development, or a related field with a plan of study required.
• Associates degree or higher in Early Childhood, Child Development, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum one year of child care experience preferred.
• Must demonstrate experience and interest in working with young children, parents, and with a team of educators.
• Must have effective, appropriate, and strong communication skills (orally and written).
• Must be able to speak, read, and write fluently in English. Bilingual is a plus.

The Assistant Teacher is responsible for implementing best practice child care and child supervision strategies as well as providing the appropriate support for the Lead Teacher in developing and implementing a stimulating program and curriculum that promotes the social, emotional, and physical development of each child enrolled in our program. The development of these activities within the program and/or curriculum must align with the New York State Early Learning Guidelines (ELG), the New York State Prekindergarten Foundation for the Common Core (PKFCC), and/or the New York State Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for English Language Arts and Mathematics.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Assist in the supervision of children to maintain the overall health, safety, and wellbeing of each child in care.
• Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers in order to coordinate instructional efforts
• Maintains a well-organized, clean, sanitary, safety, and attractive classroom environment conducive to the optimal development of children. This includes cleaning surfaces, equipment, toys, and removing garbage.
• Serve and feed children approved or provided meals. Must be conscious of food allergies and restrictions.
• Change children’s diapers, toilet train, and/or assist each child with going to the bathroom as needed.
• Assist Lead Teacher in maintaining records on each child’s attendance, progress, and development for the purpose of planning and compliance with ELG, PKFCC, or CCSS.
• Participate in mandatory staff meetings, training, center activities, and staff development.
• Assist Lead Teacher in reviewing the progress of each child and developing plans to promote each child’s progress.
• Develop a positive relationship with each child and promote the development of self-esteem and self-discipline.
• Establish a positive professional relationship and open line of appropriate communication with each child’s family and share information about the child’s day at the center.
•  Assist Lead Teacher in planning and implementing the daily program of activities based on principles of child development and in accordance with the class curriculum, standards/goals, and state regulations.
• Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups in order to help them master assignments and reinforce learning concepts presented by Lead Teachers.
• Enforce and abide by all company policies, regulations, administration instructions, and rules governing students.
• Organize and label materials.
• Provide extra assistance to students with special needs.
• Update each child’s daily report using the center’s daily reporting system or logs.
• Complete incident reports to notify children’s families of incidents, injuries, or illnesses that occur at the center.
• Undergo ongoing training as assigned or approved by administration and/or the Center Director.
• Must be able to lift up to 25-30 pound children and objects.
• Must be able to walk, squat/kneel, sit on the floor, see, hear, speak with children to ensure children’s health and safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED or higher education preferred.
• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Minimum one year of child care experience preferred.
• Must demonstrate experience and interest in working with young children, parents, and with a team of educators.
• Must have effective, appropriate, and strong communication skills (orally and written).
• Must be able to speak, read, and write fluently in English. Bilingual is a plus.