Early Childhood Center Director
Boys and Girls Club of the Northern Plains, Brookings, SD, United States
Position:
Early Childhood Center Director
Reports To:
Senior Director, Early Childhood
Classification:
Full-Time | Exempt
Mission To inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens.
Job Summary The Center Director is responsible for the day-to-day operations of their assigned Clubhouse Early Childhood Enrichment Center site. This role provides leadership to site staff, ensures program quality, regulatory compliance, manages the labor budget, maintains enrollment targets, and creates a safe, high-quality environment for children and families. The Center Director is the primary site leader and reports directly to the Senior Director of Early Childhood.
Duties & Responsibilities
Oversees all daily operations of the ECE site, ensuring smooth functioning across all classrooms and programs
Maintains labor budget oversight and ensures staffing levels align with enrollment, licensing ratios, and projected attendance
Ensures full compliance with South Dakota DSS childcare licensing requirements
Monitors enrollment targets and partners with the Enrollment Coordinator on new family pipeline and onboarding
Supervises the Assistant Director and Child Development Specialists. Provides leadership support to all site-level staff
Delivers formal performance reviews for Teachers and Classroom Assistants, incorporating evaluations from Child Development Specialists
Oversees routine communications with families regarding billing and child schedules. Serves as the primary point of contact for program concerns, and significant site-level communications
Manages local HR functions at the site level, including staff performance management, corrective action, and employee relations
Ensures all staff maintain required credentials, certifications, and professional development hours
Owns curriculum implementation across the site, ensuring Creative Curriculum and assessment systems are in place and aligned with organizational standards
Partners with the Senior Director on quality improvement, policy adherence, and accreditation efforts
Submits facility maintenance, repair, and IT needs directly to shared services in the Admin department
Owns site-level health and wellness functions, including oversight of medication administration procedures, illness exclusion policies, and oversight of children's health records
Coordinates emergency preparedness drills and local implementation of emergency procedures with Director of Club & Child Safety
Owns volunteer management at the site level, including screening, onboarding, supervision, and tracking
Responds to family concerns, licensing inquiries, and emergency situations
Ensures maintenance of accurate site records including attendance, incident reports, and health documentation
Deliver services aligned with BGCNP’s Four Pillars of Care: Culturally Responsive Care, Accessibility, Trauma‑Informed Strengths‑Based Care, and Community Partnerships in all site operations and family interactions
Oversees inclusion and special needs support at the site level, coordinating with families, Early Intervention, school districts, and other service providers
Leads local community and family engagement efforts, building relationships with community partners and participating in outreach initiatives
Qualifications & Education
Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field required
Director credential or willingness to obtain per SD DSS requirements
Minimum 3 years of experience in early childhood and childcare settings, including supervisory experience
Knowledge of South Dakota DSS childcare licensing requirements
Knowledge of NAEYC Program Standards preferred
Experience with budget management and staff scheduling
Strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills
CPR/First Aid certification required or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire
Physical Requirements
Ability to work in an active childcare environment throughout the day
Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, and crouch as needed
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
Ability to supervise children outdoors in varying weather conditions
Must be able to respond quickly in emergency situations
This position is considered to be safety-sensitive
The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain nor be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.
Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug‑Free Workplace We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug‑Free Workplace!
All qualified applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, non‑job‑related disability, or any other protected class.
The Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Plains provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees in compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application/hiring process should contact Human Resources to communicate their request for accommodation at 605‑692‑3333.
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Early Childhood Center Director
Reports To:
Senior Director, Early Childhood
Classification:
Full-Time | Exempt
Mission To inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens.
Job Summary The Center Director is responsible for the day-to-day operations of their assigned Clubhouse Early Childhood Enrichment Center site. This role provides leadership to site staff, ensures program quality, regulatory compliance, manages the labor budget, maintains enrollment targets, and creates a safe, high-quality environment for children and families. The Center Director is the primary site leader and reports directly to the Senior Director of Early Childhood.
Duties & Responsibilities
Oversees all daily operations of the ECE site, ensuring smooth functioning across all classrooms and programs
Maintains labor budget oversight and ensures staffing levels align with enrollment, licensing ratios, and projected attendance
Ensures full compliance with South Dakota DSS childcare licensing requirements
Monitors enrollment targets and partners with the Enrollment Coordinator on new family pipeline and onboarding
Supervises the Assistant Director and Child Development Specialists. Provides leadership support to all site-level staff
Delivers formal performance reviews for Teachers and Classroom Assistants, incorporating evaluations from Child Development Specialists
Oversees routine communications with families regarding billing and child schedules. Serves as the primary point of contact for program concerns, and significant site-level communications
Manages local HR functions at the site level, including staff performance management, corrective action, and employee relations
Ensures all staff maintain required credentials, certifications, and professional development hours
Owns curriculum implementation across the site, ensuring Creative Curriculum and assessment systems are in place and aligned with organizational standards
Partners with the Senior Director on quality improvement, policy adherence, and accreditation efforts
Submits facility maintenance, repair, and IT needs directly to shared services in the Admin department
Owns site-level health and wellness functions, including oversight of medication administration procedures, illness exclusion policies, and oversight of children's health records
Coordinates emergency preparedness drills and local implementation of emergency procedures with Director of Club & Child Safety
Owns volunteer management at the site level, including screening, onboarding, supervision, and tracking
Responds to family concerns, licensing inquiries, and emergency situations
Ensures maintenance of accurate site records including attendance, incident reports, and health documentation
Deliver services aligned with BGCNP’s Four Pillars of Care: Culturally Responsive Care, Accessibility, Trauma‑Informed Strengths‑Based Care, and Community Partnerships in all site operations and family interactions
Oversees inclusion and special needs support at the site level, coordinating with families, Early Intervention, school districts, and other service providers
Leads local community and family engagement efforts, building relationships with community partners and participating in outreach initiatives
Qualifications & Education
Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field required
Director credential or willingness to obtain per SD DSS requirements
Minimum 3 years of experience in early childhood and childcare settings, including supervisory experience
Knowledge of South Dakota DSS childcare licensing requirements
Knowledge of NAEYC Program Standards preferred
Experience with budget management and staff scheduling
Strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills
CPR/First Aid certification required or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire
Physical Requirements
Ability to work in an active childcare environment throughout the day
Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, and crouch as needed
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
Ability to supervise children outdoors in varying weather conditions
Must be able to respond quickly in emergency situations
This position is considered to be safety-sensitive
The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain nor be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.
Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug‑Free Workplace We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug‑Free Workplace!
All qualified applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, non‑job‑related disability, or any other protected class.
The Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Plains provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees in compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application/hiring process should contact Human Resources to communicate their request for accommodation at 605‑692‑3333.
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