What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Childhood Center Director-Hiring Bonus position at Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Plains, Inc.?
TITLE: Early Childhood Center Director
REPORTS TO: Chief Executive Officer
CLASSIFIED: Full Time, Exempt
LOCATION: Brookings, SD
BONUS: $5,000 Hiring Bonus Paid in Three Installments
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 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:
REPORTS TO: Chief Executive Officer
CLASSIFIED: Full Time, Exempt
LOCATION: Brookings, SD
BONUS: $5,000 Hiring Bonus Paid in Three Installments
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 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 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 and CFOC standards.
- Monitors enrollment targets and partners with the Enrollment Coordinator on family pipeline and onboarding.
- Supervises the Assistant Director and provides leadership support to all site-level staff.
- Delivers formal performance reviews for Teachers and Classroom Assistants, incorporating evaluations from Early Childhood Specialists.
- Serves as the primary point of contact for families regarding billing, child schedules, 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.
- Owns site-level health and wellness functions, including oversight of medication administration procedures, illness exclusion policies, and maintenance of children's health records.
- Coordinates emergency preparedness drills and local implementation of emergency procedures.
- Owns volunteer management at the site level, including screening, onboarding, supervision, and tracking.
- Responds to family concerns, licensing inquiries, and emergency situations.
- Maintains accurate site records including attendance, incident reports, and health documentation.
- Implements BGCNP's Four Pillars of Care 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.
- 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 education, 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.
- Satisfactory background check per SD DSS 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.