Employment Status: Full-time 

FLSA Status: Exempt 

Reports to: Principal

 *Full-time Benefits may include: Paid Holidays/Holy Days, 403b Retirement, 401 (a) Pension Plan, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Employee Assistance Program, Short-term/Long-term Disability. *Benefits may vary based on employment status and location. 

Summary: 

The mission of the Blessed Sacrament Early Childhood Program is to foster a Christ-centered community by providing a high-quality, developmentally appropriate, and relationship-based learning environment. The program is designed to support the individual growth and needs of children from birth through five years of age within our parish school and child development center, nurturing their spiritual, social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.

In support of this mission, Blessed Sacrament is currently seeking a qualified Center Director to provide visionary leadership and operational oversight for the Early Childhood Program. The ideal candidate will possess comprehensive knowledge of child care licensing requirements in the State of Texas, as well as demonstrated experience in financial management, marketing, and enrollment growth. The Center Director will be responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, maintaining program excellence, and promoting a sustainable and thriving early childhood community.

The Center Director reports directly to the Principal and serves as a member of the school’s leadership team, collaborating closely with faculty, staff, and parish leadership to advance the mission and strategic goals of Blessed Sacrament School.

Position Responsibilities:

• Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school
• Acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church
• Supports and adheres to the Religious Standards for Catholic School Employees and policies and procedures of the school and Archdiocese
• Maintains confidentiality regarding school matters
• Adheres to safety training and protocols on a daily basis and takes precautionary measures to ensure the safety and well-being of self and others.   
• Responsible for protecting the confidentiality of any information or material obtained in the service with the organization, including but not limited to client names and information, services rendered to clients, donors' names and gifts, internal and external investigations or results of any investigations, and financial information.
• Adherence to the Code of Conduct and the Faith and Moral Policy is mandatory.
• Every employee is required to take a solution-oriented approach in their interactions and undertakings, as well as being a team member who promotes collaboration and commitment to the Mission and Vision of the organization.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Instructional Management

• Maintain, at all times, high-quality childcare standards based on developmentally appropriate practices

Personnel Management

• Supervise all staff members of the childcare center, including substitute staff. 
• Oversee the hiring process and orientation for all new staff. 
• Provide accurate and meaningful annual performance evaluations for all childcare staff.

Management of Fiscal, Administrative, and Facilities Functions

• Develop a budget for the center and establish controls to ensure that the center adheres to the budget.
• Ensure that the program is cost-effective, and funds are managed prudently.
• Oversee the day-to-day functions of the childcare center and manage staff.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures for the operation of the childcare center.
• Assure consistent compliance with all Texas DFPS Minimum Standards, including maintenance of annual fire, health, and other inspections. 
• Coordinate the annual licensing of the childcare center with DFPS.
• Oversee the maintenance of files according to DFPS requirements.
• Maintain open, consistent, and effective communication with parents, providing parent education training, assistance, and support as needed. 
• Provide reliable, accurate, and timely information about the childcare center to interested parties. 
• Assist in other projects as assigned by the Principal.  
• Follow all rules, regulations, and policies of Blessed Sacrament Catholic School and Child Development Center. 
• Follow the attendance policy as assigned by the location. 
• Perform other functions that may be assigned by the Administration and/or supervisor.

Professional Growth and Development

• Attend professional development seminars to maintain an understanding of the current best practices of curriculum and administrative functions of child development programs.
• Oversee the training and professional development of all childcare staff.

School or Community Relations

• Articulate the center’s mission to employees and other stakeholders and solicit support in realizing the mission. 
• Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement. 
• Represent the center in a professional, courteous, and positive manner at all times. 
• Promote a positive, caring climate for learning for staff, students, and parents. 
• Deal sensitively and fairly with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Effectively communicate with staff, students, and their families. 
• Perform all duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education

Experience

• Three years of experience as a classroom teacher of young children 
• Three to five successful years’ experience managing childcare 

License and Credentials

• Reliable transportation
• Valid driver's license
• Valid vehicle insurance
• Certified as a Director of a child care center per the Texas Health and Human Services preferred

Minimum Knowledge and Skills:

• Thorough understanding of childcare center operations
•  Strong organizational, communication, public relations, computer, and interpersonal skills
•  Ability to coordinate center functions
•  Ability to implement policy and procedures
•  Knowledge and implementation of Texas childcare guidelines and state licensing
•  Comprehensive knowledge and proven success in implementing programs for children based on developmentally appropriate practices 
• Accepts and respects differences in children, parents, and coworkers 
• Ability to manage a budget

***Please upload school transcripts and certifications when applying for this position.***

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise as needed.

The Archdiocese of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity Employer.