Assistant Director, Child Care Center Leadership

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick, and holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Career development opportunities

College degree programs through Horonz

Caregiving support

Health and wellness resources

Job summary

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC seeks a Child Care Assistant Director to lead daily center operations in Rapid City, SD, collaborating with the Center Director to ensure high-quality care, learning, and safety. You will mentor teachers, support educational programming, and build strong relationships with families.

This leadership role emphasizes compliance with licensing standards, health and safety, and a child-centered environment where staff growth and family engagement matter.

Qualifications

• Associate or higher degree in early childhood education, education, or child development related field is required; bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• At least two years of leadership experience in high-quality child care, daycare, or preschool settings is required.
• Strong understanding of center quality, compliance, health, safety and licensing standards is required.

Responsibilities

• Uphold mission, culture, and values to foster an inclusive environment and strong relationships with families, staff, and clients.
• Monitor program quality and document children’s learning.
• Ensure compliance with licensing, accreditation standards, health and safety protocols, and company policies.
• Fulfill mandated reporter requirements per State agency guidelines, including reporting suspected child abuse or neglect.

Skills

Leadership experience

Center quality standards

Health and safety standards

Licensing standards

Education

Associate or higher degree in early childhood education or related field

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC seeks a Child Care Assistant Director to lead daily center operations in Rapid City, SD, collaborating with the Center Director to ensure high-quality care, learning, and safety. You will mentor teachers, support educational programming, and build strong relationships with families.

This leadership role emphasizes compliance with licensing standards, health and safety, and a child-centered environment where staff growth and family engagement matter.