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After School Site Director Full Time - Southwest Austin

Are you an energetic leader who loves working with children and building strong teams? The Child Development Center is hiring a full-time Site Director for our licensed After School CREW Program, which serves elementary students across 11 schools in Southwest Austin.

As Site Director, you’ll lead daily operations at your assigned site, manage assistant teachers, create engaging enrichment activities, and build positive relationships with students, families, and school partners. This is a great opportunity for an organized, hands-on leader who wants to make a meaningful impact in children’s lives.

Schedule:

• Full-time, full-year, salaried exempt position
• August - May: Monday–Friday, approximately 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
• Summer schedule varies

About CREW: We operate licensed after-school programs on-site for elementary students in grades Pre-K through 5th grade at 11 Austin ISD elementary schools. Our mission at CREW is to offer a safe and fun enrichment program where kids are active, learn essential life skills, and build a sense of community. Our after school programs are built on the foundation of our CREW values:

• Character – Teaching kids moral and ethical values. Teachers mentor and serve as positive role models.
• Respect – Respect yourself, your peers, your teachers, and your school
• Empowerment – Give kids a voice and ownership of their after-school experience.
• Wonder – Have a great attitude and try new things. Have an open mind and look for ways to improve.

Site Director Duties Include:

• Oversee the development and facilitation of their school site.
• Assume full responsibility for all aspects of the site, including but not limited to the implementation of the program, facilities operation of the school-age program, program/community relations, and utilization and development of staff and faculty.
• Oversee the daily operations of the program and assist teachers in mentoring children, as well as provide guidance and support to the assistant teachers when needed.
• Create an enjoyable and safe environment for both students and staff.
• Manage program staff and hold teachers accountable to all CDC policies, licensing standards, and operate your site in such a way that meets all of CDC’s expectations.
• Attend special events to promote the program when needed.
• Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with families, teachers, school district leaders, state licensing authorities, and staff.
• Create developmentally and age-appropriate lesson plans and quality activities that align with the Texas Rising Star program, and ensure they are implemented at a high level by assistant teachers.
• Create high-quality monthly newsletters for families.
• Provide lunch monitoring on-site at the assigned elementary school.
• Maintain compliance with Texas Rising Star and licensing standards.

We offer:

• Starting salary $55,000+ per year, commensurate with education and experience
• 20+ paid holidays (including Winter Break and Spring Break)
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Medical (with employer contribution), Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Supplemental Insurance, such as Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, etc.
• 401K Opportunities with Matching (After 1 Year)
• Paid Parental Leave (After 3 Years)
• Low Teacher/Child Ratios
• Paid Training Opportunities
• CPR/First Aid Certification
• Professional and friendly work environment
• Career Path Opportunities

Requirements:

• At least 1+ years of teaching experience in a similarly licensed program
• At least 1+ years of supervisory or management experience
• Must be at least 21 years old
• Bachelor's or Associate's Degree Required 
• A bachelor's or Associate's Degree in Education is preferred and a huge plus
• General computer proficiency is required, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel
• Candidates must meet all Texas Department of Health and Human Services (Child Care Licensing) requirements
• Candidates must have reliable transportation.
• Must be available to work Monday through Friday
• Must pass state and national background check
• Must be able to lift at least 30 pounds and be on your feet for long periods of time
• Being bilingual in Spanish is a huge plus

About the Child Development Center: The CDC is a private, not-for-profit NAEYC and Texas Rising Star (4 Star) preschool located in Southwest Austin. The CDC has developed partnerships with AISD, including unique inclusion classrooms, after-school programs, and summer camps for school-age children.

https://thechilddevelopmentcenter.org/