Early Childhood Center Director-Hiring Bonus

TITLE: Early Childhood Center DirectorREPORTS TO: Senior Director of Early Childhood EnrichmentCLASSIFIED: Full Time, ExemptLOCATION: FlandreauBONUS: $3,000 Sign-On Bonus paid in two installmentsMISSION: 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 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 Enrichment.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Oversees all daily operations of the ECE site, ensuring smooth functioning across all classrooms and programsMaintains labor budget oversight and ensures staffing levels align with enrollment, licensing ratios, and projected attendanceEnsures full compliance with South Dakota DSS childcare licensing requirements and CFOC standardsMonitors enrollment targets and partners with the Enrollment Coordinator on family pipeline and onboardingSupervises the Assistant Director and provides leadership support to all site-level staffDelivers formal performance reviews for Teachers and Classroom Assistants, incorporating evaluations from Early Childhood SpecialistsServes as the primary point of contact for families regarding billing, child schedules, program concerns, and significant site-level communicationsManages local HR functions at the site level, including staff performance management, corrective action, and employee relationsEnsures all staff maintain required credentials, certifications, and professional development hoursOwns curriculum implementation across the site, ensuring Creative Curriculum and assessment systems are in place and aligned with organizational standardsPartners with the Senior Director on quality improvement, policy adherence, and accreditation effortsSubmits facility maintenance, repair, and IT needs directly to Shared ServicesOwns site-level health and wellness functions, including oversight of medication administration procedures, illness exclusion policies, and maintenance of children's health recordsCoordinates emergency preparedness drills and local implementation of emergency proceduresOwns volunteer management at the site level, including screening, onboarding, supervision, and trackingResponds to family concerns, licensing inquiries, and emergency situationsMaintains accurate site records including attendance, incident reports, and health documentationImplements BGCNP's Four Pillars of Care in all site operations and family interactionsOversees inclusion and special needs support at the site level, coordinating with families, Early Intervention, school districts, and other service providersLeads local community and family engagement efforts, building relationships with community partners and participating in outreach initiativesEMPLOYMENT QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field requiredDirector credential or willingness to obtain per SD DSS requirementsMinimum 3 years of experience in early childhood education, including supervisory experienceKnowledge of South Dakota DSS childcare licensing requirementsKnowledge of NAEYC Program Standards preferredExperience with budget management and staff schedulingStrong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skillsCPR/First Aid certification required or ability to obtain within 90 days of hireSatisfactory background check per SD DSS requirementsPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Ability to work in an active childcare environment throughout the dayAbility to sit, stand, walk, kneel, and crouch as neededAbility to lift up to 40 poundsAbility to supervise children outdoors in varying weather conditionsMust be able to respond quickly in emergency situationsThis position is considered to be safety-sensitive