Join the dynamic team at The Goddard School® at Corinth Texas, as the Director / Onsite Owner – Childcare Center
About the Role
We’re looking for a passionate, hands-on Director / Onsite Owner to lead the daily operations and long-term success of our childcare center. This is more than a management role — you’ll be the on-site owner-operator responsible for delivering exceptional care, building a strong team culture, growing enrollment, and ensuring the center runs smoothly, safely, and profitably.
You’ll combine strong leadership with a genuine love for early childhood education, creating a warm, high-quality environment where children thrive and families feel confident and connected.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee all day-to-day operations of the childcare center, ensuring a safe, clean, nurturing, and engaging environment for children of all ages.
- Recruit, hire, train, schedule, coach, and evaluate teachers and support staff while maintaining required staff-to-child ratios.
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve age-appropriate curriculum and educational programs that support children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
- Ensure full compliance with all state and local childcare licensing regulations, health & safety standards, and Goddard's quality system.
- Manage the center’s budget, tuition billing, payroll, expenses, and financial performance; identify opportunities to improve occupancy and profitability.
- Lead enrollment efforts: conduct tours, build relationships with prospective families, manage waitlists, and drive consistent occupancy.
- Maintain open, proactive communication with parents — sharing daily updates, developmental progress, and addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
- Create and enforce clear policies and procedures for staff, families, and center operations.
- Foster a positive, collaborative workplace culture that supports staff retention, professional growth, and high morale.
- Oversee facility maintenance, cleanliness, and safety protocols; coordinate repairs and improvements as needed.
- Represent the center in the community and actively promote the program to attract new families.
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field preferred (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
- Proven experience as a Childcare Center Director, Assistant Director, or similar leadership role (3+ years preferred).
- Strong knowledge of child development principles and best practices in early childhood education.
- Thorough understanding of state childcare licensing regulations and compliance requirements.
- Demonstrated leadership, team-building, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Solid business and financial management skills (budgeting, enrollment tracking, basic P&L understanding).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with both staff and parents.
- Ability to work on-site full-time and be present and available during center operating hours.
- CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain immediately) and ability to pass all required background checks.
Why This Role Stands Out
This is a true onsite owner/operator opportunity. You’ll have meaningful autonomy to shape the culture, program quality, and business results of the center while making a lasting impact on children and families every day.
Benefits & Perks (customize as needed)
- Competitive salary + performance incentives tied to enrollment and center performance
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Professional development and continuing education support
- Opportunity for ownership equity or profit-sharing (if applicable)
- Supportive, mission-driven work environment
Ready to lead a childcare center that families love and staff are proud to be part of?
Apply today and tell us why you’re the right person to own this role on-site.
This Is Your Moment
The joy of childhood comes from those bright sparks of discovery -- moments that delight and surprise us. Your career at The Goddard School can be just as exciting. For more than 35 years, Goddard Schools have put each teacher at the heart of everything we do because teachers put each student at the heart of everything they do. The Goddard School trusts, empowers, and honors its exceptional educators. Develop your teaching skills in a vibrant and nurturing environment and make a difference in children's lives every day.
