Childcare Center Director Jobs in Texas
Childcare Center Director jobs in Texas are consistently active, with strong demand across private daycare chains, nonprofit early education providers, and Head Start programs serving the state's fast-growing population. The heaviest hiring concentrates in Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and San Antonio, where established operators like Primrose Schools, La Petite Academy, and the YMCA of Greater Houston maintain ongoing director needs. The most in-demand specialties are infant and toddler program leadership, bilingual early childhood administration, and Title I-funded center management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Assistant Instructor Aledo ISD Child Development Center
Pay Grade 1 Starting hourly rate $15.15 Full Time Opportunity
Full job description attached
Reports to: Director, Aledo ISD Child Development Center
Primary Purpose:
To plan and implement a daily curriculum that promotes the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development of each child.
Qualifications:
Meet basic requirements of Texas Department of Health and Human Services/Child Care Licensing requirements.
Knowledgeable in the social, emotional, and cognitive needs of children.
Must be able to lift 35 lbs. in the event of potential emergency situation concerning the safety of a child.
IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR A POSITION, YOU MUST UPLOAD A RESUME.
CONTACT HUMAN RESOURCES WITH ANY QUESTIONS. 817-441-8327
Benefits
- 5 Local leave days + 5 State leave days. Prorated for part-time hours.
- AISD employee childcare. Based on availability.
- District paid $330/month insurance contribution for eligible employees. Contingent upon enrollment in a medical insurance plan.
- Special Education Stipend for Self Contained Teachers
- Employee Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Employee Recognition Programs
Assistant Instructor Aledo ISD Child Development Center
Pay Grade 1 Starting hourly rate $15.15 Full Time Opportunity
Full job description attached
Reports to: Director, Aledo ISD Child Development Center
Primary Purpose:
To plan and implement a daily curriculum that promotes the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development of each child.
Qualifications:
Meet basic requirements of Texas Department of Health and Human Services/Child Care Licensing requirements.
Knowledgeable in the social, emotional, and cognitive needs of children.
Must be able to lift 35 lbs. in the event of potential emergency situation concerning the safety of a child.
IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR A POSITION, YOU MUST UPLOAD A RESUME.
CONTACT HUMAN RESOURCES WITH ANY QUESTIONS. 817-441-8327
Benefits
- 5 Local leave days + 5 State leave days. Prorated for part-time hours.
- AISD employee childcare. Based on availability.
- District paid $330/month insurance contribution for eligible employees. Contingent upon enrollment in a medical insurance plan.
- Special Education Stipend for Self Contained Teachers
- Employee Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Employee Recognition Programs
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Childcare Center Director Job Market in Texas
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What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in childcare center director jobs across Texas.
- Active Texas Director credential issued through the Texas Health and Human Services Commission
- Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, child development, or a closely related field
- Minimum two years of supervisory experience in a licensed childcare or early education setting
- Working knowledge of Texas Minimum Standards for Child-Care Centers regulations
- Current pediatric CPR, first aid, and Texas-required health and safety certifications
- Experience managing state subsidy programs including Texas Workforce Commission childcare contracts
Childcare Center Director Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a childcare center director in Texas?
You qualify by meeting the Texas Director credential requirements set by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, which oversees childcare licensing. Candidates must hold at least a high school diploma and complete required clock hours in child development or a related field, though most Texas employers prefer a bachelor's degree. You will also need documented supervisory experience in a licensed setting and must pass a background check before the state issues a director designation.
Which companies hire childcare center directors in Texas?
Texas childcare center director roles are posted by Indeed123!, ESC Region 11, and NE Child care and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Texas's size and its concentration of corporate headquarters in Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston means both national childcare chains and locally rooted nonprofits maintain steady director openings across the state.
Which Texas cities have the most childcare center director jobs?
Aledo, Houston, and Dallas have the most childcare center director openings in Texas. Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth lead because of their sheer population size and the density of corporate campuses, hospital systems, and nonprofit networks that operate licensed centers, while San Antonio's large military family population and active Head Start infrastructure keeps director demand consistently strong there as well.
Are there remote childcare center director jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of childcare center director openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which reflects the fundamentally on-site nature of running a licensed center. The portions of the role most likely to appear in a hybrid arrangement are administrative and compliance functions, such as policy development, staff training coordination, or regional oversight roles at multi-site operators.
How can I get hired as a childcare center director in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a lead teacher or assistant director role first, building the supervisory hours Texas licensing requires before stepping into full director responsibility. Large Texas Head Start grantees, the YMCA network, and faith-based childcare operators run ongoing associate director and site coordinator programs that are designed for candidates who have early childhood credentials but limited management experience. Completing the Texas School Ready credential or earning a Child Development Associate credential gives applicants a concrete edge when applying for those bridge roles.
Where can I find and apply to childcare center director jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to childcare center director jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings from employers hiring right now. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that interest you.
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