Director of ECE Operations & Program Excellence

Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Plains; Arlington Township (SD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Plains invites applications for a Director of Operations - Early Childhood in Brookings, SD. The role provides strategic leadership and oversight across all ECE sites, ensuring high-quality education, regulatory compliance, and fiscal stewardship aligned with the club’s mission.

The position emphasizes staff development, family engagement, and continuous program improvement, with responsibilities spanning curriculum, compliance, enrollment, and community

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, Child Development, Education, or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible leadership experience in Early Childhood Education.
• Multi-site management experience preferred.
• Experience with childcare licensing, accreditation, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience managing budgets, staffing, and program operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction for all Early Childhood Education programs.
• Develop and implement a unified vision for ECE programming.
• Ensure licensing compliance across all locations.
• Oversee curriculum implementation and alignment with standards.
• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate ECE leadership staff.
• Develop enrollment strategies and family engagement.
• Develop and manage ECE budgets.
• Coordinate with community partners and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Staff development

Curriculum leadership

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Plains invites applications for a Director of Operations - Early Childhood in Brookings, SD. The role provides strategic leadership and oversight across all ECE sites, ensuring high-quality education, regulatory compliance, and fiscal stewardship aligned with the club’s mission.

The position emphasizes staff development, family engagement, and continuous program improvement, with responsibilities spanning curriculum, compliance, enrollment, and community