Director of Early Education and Child Care
Bonham
Director of Early Education and Child Care
Full Time • Bonham
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Director of Early Education & Childcare
Morning Star Academy | Bonham, Texas
Full-Time Leadership Position
Full-Time Leadership Position
Morning Star Academy is seeking an experienced Director of Early Education & Childcare to provide spiritual, educational, and operational leadership for our early childhood and extended care programs.
This position oversees Infants through Transition, as well as before- and after-school care, school-break programs, and Summer Camp. The Director works closely with the Executive Director and is responsible for developing staff, ensuring program quality, maintaining licensing and quality standards, and creating a Christ-centered environment where children, families, and employees thrive.
What You'll Lead
People & Culture
- Recruit, onboard, supervise, coach, and evaluate Early Education and extended care staff
- Conduct classroom observations, coaching conversations, and team meetings
- Develop staff through meaningful professional development and clear accountability
- Build a positive, Christ-centered team culture characterized by collaboration, professionalism, and joyful service
Program Excellence
- Ensure high-quality, developmentally appropriate programming from Infants through Transition
- Oversee effective curriculum implementation and support strong instructional practices
- Support teachers with classroom management, student needs, and family partnerships
- Oversee before- and after-school care, school-break programs, and Summer Camp
- Continually evaluate programs and identify opportunities for improvement
Operations & Compliance
- Serve as the qualified director for MSA's licensed childcare operation
- Maintain compliance with Texas Child Care Regulation Minimum Standards, Texas Rising Star, and applicable accreditation requirements
- Manage staffing, schedules, ratios, records, and daily operations
- Prepare for licensing, Texas Rising Star, and accreditation visits
- Ensure facilities, classrooms, resources, and assigned budgets are managed responsibly
- Maintain timely, professional communication with families
What We're Looking For
This is not an entry-level director position. We are looking for an experienced childcare leader who is ready to take ownership of a growing program.
Candidates must:
- Have previous childcare director or significant childcare leadership experience
- Meet all Texas requirements to serve as a Child Care Center Director, including the required Director's Certificate/credential
- Have strong working knowledge of Texas Minimum Standards
- Have experience supervising, coaching, and developing employees
- Understand developmentally appropriate early childhood practices and curriculum implementation
- Be highly organized, proactive, dependable, and comfortable making decisions and holding others accountable
- Support and actively contribute to the Christian mission and values of Morning Star Academy
Experience with Texas Rising Star, accreditation, and early childhood quality-improvement systems is strongly preferred.
The Leader We're Looking For
We need someone who takes ownership. The right person sees what needs to be done, develops a plan, communicates clearly, follows through, and builds systems that help the entire team succeed.
This leader should be visible and hands-on, spending time in classrooms and with staff, children, and families—not managing exclusively from an office. They should be able to balance warmth and relationships with high expectations and accountability.
Above all, we are looking for someone who sees early childhood education as both important work and meaningful ministry.
Love God. Love Others. Love Learning.
You belong here.
Compensation: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Morning Star Academy goes beyond academic excellence; we focus on shaping hearts and character. Our Christ-centered curriculum integrates daily prayer and Biblical teachings, helping students understand their significance in God’s plan. As they grow, they learn to embody Christ’s teachings, living out their faith in meaningful ways.
We are committed to working with families to create a customized educational experience. Our flexible program options allow families choose what works best for their child's needs, whether it’s part-time programs, special learning support, or extended care hours, we are here to partner with families in the education and care of their child.
Our staff is the foundation of everything we do. They are passionate, experienced, and deeply committed to both the academic and spiritual growth of your child. We are always looking for passionate, faith-driven team members who are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children. If you have a heart for ministry, a love for teaching, and a desire to work in a Christ-centered environment, we would love to hear from you!
We are committed to working with families to create a customized educational experience. Our flexible program options allow families choose what works best for their child's needs, whether it’s part-time programs, special learning support, or extended care hours, we are here to partner with families in the education and care of their child.
Our staff is the foundation of everything we do. They are passionate, experienced, and deeply committed to both the academic and spiritual growth of your child. We are always looking for passionate, faith-driven team members who are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children. If you have a heart for ministry, a love for teaching, and a desire to work in a Christ-centered environment, we would love to hear from you!
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Christian Environment
At the core of our organization is building Christ-centered relationships.
Performance Bonuses
All employees have the potential to receive bonuses based on a job well done.
Health Benefits
MSA contributes each month to provide life insurance & health benefits to all full-time staff. In addition, staff may elect to have vision, dental, and many other options.
Paid Time Off
In addition to 18 paid holidays that include a week at Thanksgiving and two weeks at Christmas, each full-time employee is eligible for personal days.