Early Childhood Center Supervisor (Ages 3–5)

DICKINSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS; Dickinson (ND); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Dickinson Public School District seeks a Child Care Center Supervisor to lead a welcoming, safe program for ages 3-5 at Dickinson High School. You will supervise staff, coordinate activities, and partner with families to support children's learning and well-being.

Responsibilities include daily operations, staff scheduling, training, licensing prep, and ensuring documentation and safety compliance. 195-day term, salary range listed, 8 hours per day.

Qualifications

• Be an adult who can safely care for children, make sound decisions, and respond calmly to everyday challenges.
• Work well with children ages 3-5, families, and coworkers.
• Communicate clearly, stay organized, and protect private information.
• Meet required background-check and employment eligibility requirements.
• Complete the state-approved basic child care course within 90 days of starting.
• Obtain approved infant and pediatric CPR, AED, and pediatric first aid certifications within 90 days and before caring for children without supervision.
• Complete at least 10 hours of state-approved child care training each year, including one hour on recognizing and reporting suspected child abuse or neglect.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily program activities and work closely with the designated District administrator.
• Plan fun, age-appropriate activities that help children learn through play.
• Support children's language, creativity, movement, independence, and friendships.
• Help children with daily routines, including meals, rest, toileting, transitions, and indoor and outdoor play.
• Use patient, positive guidance and help staff do the same.
• Make sure children and staff members under age 18 have adult supervision.
• Schedule staff, arrange substitute coverage, and ensure enough qualified employees are available.
• Help Human Resources review applicants and confirm staff qualifications.
• Welcome and train new employees, document their orientation, and explain how to report concerns.
• Support staff through coaching, feedback, training, and performance reviews.
• Keep enrollment, attendance, health, and other required records accurate and confidential.
• Talk with families about their children's needs, progress, and concerns.
• Follow District policies, licensing rules, and program capacity.
• Keep the District administrator informed about staffing needs, safety concerns, and other program matters.
• Complete other related duties assigned by the designated District administrator or provider.
• Collaborating with the Early Childhood Education instructor on activities, schedules and student participation.
• Orienting, assigning tasks to, and supervising participating WBL high school students.
• Maintaining consistent programming when classes are not participating.
• Assisting with licensing preparation, inspections and required documentation.
• Supporting enrollment, family orientation and opening preparations

Education

Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or child development

Associate degree + 8/12 credits in ECE or CD

Current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential

State-approved diploma program in ECE/child care

Montessori teacher training credential

High school diploma + 1 year child care experience

Job description

Dickinson Public School District seeks a Child Care Center Supervisor to lead a welcoming, safe program for ages 3-5 at Dickinson High School. You will supervise staff, coordinate activities, and partner with families to support children's learning and well-being.

Responsibilities include daily operations, staff scheduling, training, licensing prep, and ensuring documentation and safety compliance. 195-day term, salary range listed, 8 hours per day.