Director, Ann Graves Child Development Center

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for the Ann Graves Child Development Center
• Ensure a safe, nurturing, developmentally appropriate environment for infants through preschoolers
• Lead licensing compliance, health and safety practices, and required documentation
• Recruit, supervise, coach, and retain qualified early childhood staff
• Support curriculum implementation, classroom quality, and child developmental progress
• Build strong family partnerships and manage enrollment, communication, and engagement
• Develop and monitor the CDC budget, expenses, purchasing, and resource planning

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Texas Child Care Center Director license or eligibility to serve in that role
• 5+ years of childcare leadership experience in a center, preschool, or similar setting
• Strong knowledge of Texas Child Care Licensing regulations and minimum standards
• Experience with budgeting, staffing, enrollment management, and operational oversight
• Excellent communication, organization, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to pass required background and screening checks

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education, Business, or a related field
• Experience in an independent school or mission-driven educational environment
• Familiarity with play-based early childhood programming and NAC accreditation standards
• Demonstrated success developing staff leadership and team culture

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and insurance packages
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage
• Daily lunch during the school year
• Professional development and growth opportunities

About the Company

The Hockaday School is an independent prekindergarten through grade 12 girls’ school in Dallas, Texas, known for its strong academic tradition and commitment to Character, Courtesy, Scholarship, and Athletics.