SAC Manager

POSITION TITLE:          Manager – School Age Care

STATUS:                      Exempt

DEPARTMENT:             School Age Care

REPORTS TO:               Director of EmBe Education

DATE:                           11/09/2026

POSITION SUMMARY

The Manager of School Age Care (SAC) provides strategic and operational leadership for EmBe’s School Age Care programs. This role is responsible for ensuring high-quality programming, regulatory compliance, staff leadership and development, enrollment management, transportation oversight, family engagement, and day-to-day site operations. The Manager works collaboratively with staff, families, schools, and community partners to create safe, enriching, and inclusive environments where children can learn, grow, and thrive.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Uphold EmBe’s mission, vision, values, and culture while fostering a positive, inclusive, and accountable work environment.
• Recruit, interview, hire, onboard, train, supervise, and retain qualified School Age Care staff.
• Provide ongoing coaching, mentorship, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities for staff.
• Conduct regular site visits, observations, and employee evaluations to ensure program quality and staff effectiveness.
• Oversee daily operations of all School Age Care sites to ensure safe, consistent, and high-quality programming.
• Ensure curriculum, enrichment activities, and age-appropriate programming are implemented consistently across all sites.
• Monitor program quality, identify areas for improvement, and implement strategies to enhance program effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with applicable state and federal regulations, licensing requirements, and EmBe policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate employee, child, and program records and ensure all required documentation, certifications, and training remain current.
• Oversee health and safety procedures, incident reporting, emergency preparedness, required drills, and child-to-staff ratios.
• Train and support staff in licensing requirements, mandatory reporting, safety procedures, and organizational policies.
• Manage staffing levels, scheduling, and coverage to meet program needs and maintain required ratios.
• Monitor enrollment, site capacity, and program utilization to support program sustainability and growth.
• Oversee enrollment, registration, transfers, withdrawals, summer programming, and related administrative processes.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, school personnel, and community partners.
• Respond to family questions, concerns, and feedback while promoting positive customer service and family engagement.
• Conduct tours for prospective families and support enrollment, retention, and community awareness initiatives.
• Oversee transportation operations, including vehicle inspections, maintenance, safety procedures, required documentation, and transportation logistics.
• Participate in budget development, review financial reports, monitor expenditures, and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with the Director of EmBe Education on program development, enhancements, and growth opportunities.
• Support family engagement activities, special events, and organizational initiatives.
• Provide operational support during staffing shortages, emergencies, or other program challenges.
• Attend required meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Human Services, Recreation, Education Administration, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience working with children in a childcare, youth development, educational, or recreation setting.
• Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory, leadership, or management experience.
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage multiple priorities, and work independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and childcare management software systems.
• Ability to successfully complete all required background checks and meet state licensing requirements.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

• Knowledge of South Dakota childcare licensing regulations.
• Experience with BrightWheel or similar childcare management software.
• Experience with budgeting, enrollment management, and multi-site program administration.
• CPR, First Aid, and Mandated Reporter certification.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to communicate effectively through speaking, hearing, and visual observation.
• Frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, and use of hands and fingers.
• Ability to actively supervise children in indoor and outdoor environments.
• Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to respond quickly during emergencies and actively participate in safety procedures.
• Ability to travel regularly between program sites.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work is performed in a combination of office, school, childcare, and community environments.
• Position requires regular travel between School Age Care sites and occasional attendance at meetings, trainings, and events outside of standard business hours.
• Exposure to moderate noise levels common in childcare and school-age environments.
• Frequent interaction with children, families, staff, school personnel, and community partners

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.