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Now Hiring: Preschool Director

Colonial Hills United Methodist School

San Antonio, TX

About Our School

Colonial Hills United Methodist School is a Christ-centered early childhood program committed to providing a nurturing, engaging environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive. Our school is built around strong relationships between children, families, teachers, and our church community.

As we look toward the future, we are seeking a Preschool Director who is excited not only to lead our program today, but to help our school grow, strengthen our team, increase enrollment, and continue building an exceptional early childhood program for our community.

About the Role

The Preschool Director serves as the educational and operational leader of the school, responsible for daily operations, staff leadership, financial management, enrollment growth, curriculum excellence, licensing compliance, Texas Rising Star quality initiatives, family relationships, and partnership with Colonial Hills United Methodist Church.

We are looking for a collaborative, hands-on leader who is genuinely passionate about early childhood education and wants the opportunity to make an impact. The right person will enjoy developing teachers, building relationships with families, strengthening our school community, and playing an important role in the continued growth and success of Colonial Hills.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• Minimum of five (5) years of leadership experience as a Director or Assistant Director in a licensed childcare or early childhood education setting
• High school diploma or equivalent (required minimum qualification under Texas Child Care Regulation)
• Texas Child Care Director Credential or actively working toward obtaining one
• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, Business Administration, or a related field
• Experience leading and maintaining Texas Rising Star certification and quality improvement initiatives
• Knowledge of Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation and Texas Minimum Standards
• Experience with curriculum implementation, teacher coaching, and classroom support
• Experience implementing Conscious Discipline® practices
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, payroll oversight, and nonprofit financial management
• Experience with enrollment management, childcare billing systems, and family communication platforms

Include Responsibilities

• Oversee all daily operations of the preschool
• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and retain staff
• Maintain licensing compliance and Texas Rising Star requirements
• Coordinate and oversee required staff professional development and training
• Support teachers through curriculum leadership, coaching, and professional development
• Manage enrollment, attendance, billing, and childcare management systems such as Procare, Brightwheel, or similar platforms
• Develop and manage budgets, financial forecasts, and tuition recommendations
• Oversee payroll and work with the school bookkeeper to ensure proper financial management
• Lead marketing, communications, social media, and enrollment initiatives to support continued school growth
• Support fundraising efforts and community engagement
• Build strong relationships with families, staff, church leadership, and community partners
• Work collaboratively with the School Board, Pastor, and Facilities Coordinator of Colonial Hills United Methodist Church

The Successful Candidate Will Demonstrate

• A genuine passion for early childhood education and helping children thrive
• A desire to help grow and strengthen the school
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities
• Professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality
• Ability to work effectively with diverse personalities
• Commitment to Christian values and the mission of Colonial Hills

Position Details

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Occasional evenings and limited weekends required for school events, meetings, and church functions.

Salary: Competitive and based on education, qualifications, and experience.

Benefits Include

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Childcare tuition discount
• Professional development opportunities

References

Final candidates will be asked to provide three professional references, preferably including individuals who can speak to their leadership experience, staff management, and work within an early childhood education or childcare setting.

If you are an experienced early childhood leader who wants to do more than simply manage a preschool—and are excited about helping a school, its educators, and its families grow and succeed—we invite you to apply and learn more about Colonial Hills United Methodist School.

Colonial Hills United Methodist School was founded in 1970, and since then we have been providing the best private toddler, Pre-K, and Kindergarten programs in San Antonio. Our mission is to provide a safe, loving environment that nurtures the whole child.
The educational experience your child will receive at CHUMS goes beyond the classroom to provide them with the key social-emotional skills necessary for future academic success. Although many people think of school readiness as academic preparedness, we ask parents look differently at what it means to be ready. School readiness skills, directly associated with academic success, are often referred to as “social and emotional health” skills. Research shows high quality toddler, preschool and Kindergarten programs provide one the best opportunities to prepare your child for their academic career. Our hands-on activities and discovery methods of learning, in conjunction with Conscious Discipline, provide the tools necessary to be not only successful in school, but also successful in life.
We invite you to join our family and discover the power of learning through play and the deep rich culture of our school.