Childcare Director

Highland Community School District; Iowa; On-site; USD 8,100 - 9,900; Part time

Job summary

Highland Community School District in Iowa is seeking a dedicated leader to manage the Highland Summer Adventures and BASP/Friday Program. The Childcare Director will oversee operations, staffing, safety, licensing compliance, and program quality, providing administrative leadership.

This part-time role involves on-site coordination for approximately six hours per week, with additional administrative duties as needed during school-year and summer operations, reporting to the Superintendent.

Qualifications

• Must meet applicable Iowa Center Director qualifications as detailed in the attached worksheet (Comm. 204, revised January 2023).
• Education, experience, training, and certification criteria are required and should be verified prior to publication.

Responsibilities

• Direct Highland Summer Adventures and BASP/Friday Program, providing administrative leadership for operations, staffing, safety, quality, and licensing compliance.
• Recruit, interview, hire, onboard, schedule, supervise, and evaluate staff per district procedures.
• Ensure compliance with childcare licensing requirements, district policies, safety procedures, and required documentation.
• Oversee enrichment and recreational activities, promoting safe and engaging programming.
• Coordinate registration, attendance and training records, supplies, and budget needs.
• Communicate with families and collaborate with district administration to address concerns.

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

HIGHLAND COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT | INTERNAL POSTING

Annual stipend: $9,000 | On-site: Approximately 6 hours per week

Position Overview

Highland CSD seeks an organized, dependable leader to direct Highland Summer Adventures and the Before and AfterSchool Program (BASP)/Friday Program. The Childcare Director provides administrative leadership for program operations, staffing, student safety, program quality, and licensing compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead overall administration, planning, and evaluation of both childcare programs.
• Recruit, interview, hire, onboard, schedule, supervise, and evaluate program staff in accordance with district procedures.
• Ensure compliance with applicable childcare licensing requirements, district policies, safety procedures, and required documentation.
• Oversee age-appropriate enrichment and recreational activities and promote safe, engaging programming.
• Coordinate registration, attendance and training records, program supplies, and budget needs.
• Communicate with families, address program concerns, and collaborate with district administration.

Required Qualifications

Applicants must meet applicable Iowa Center Director qualifications. The attached Center Director Qualifications worksheet (Comm. 204, revised January 2023) details education, experience, training, and certification criteria, including the 100-point qualification framework. Current requirements should be verified before publication.

Preferred Experience

Childcare, education, or youth-program leadership; hiring and supervising staff; scheduling and budgeting; strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Time Commitment & Application

Approximately six hours per week on-site, plus additional administrative work and flexibility as needed during school-year and summer operations.

Position Type: Part-time

Job Details

Job ID: 5986404

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Nov 09, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Job Categories

Administration > Director/Coordinator/Manager

Athletics & Activities > After School Programs

Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Seasonal/Other Opportunities > Summer Camps/Programs

Contact Information

• Spencer Lueders , Superintendent
• Highland Community School District
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]