Learning Center Director: Inspire Safe, Stimulating Preschool

Bethesda Home of Aberdeen; Aberdeen (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Vacation

Sick pay

Holiday pay

On-site meals discount

Flexible spending plans

Pension plan

On-site childcare/preschool

Job summary

Bethesda Home of Aberdeen in Aberdeen, SD is seeking a dedicated leader to manage day-to-day operations and sustain a safe, positive learning environment for children. You will oversee education programs, facility maintenance, and staff coordination, while ensuring compliance with local and federal regulations.

The role includes budgeting, policy implementation, and collaboration with parents and departments to deliver high-quality daycare services.

Qualifications

• Education required: Associate degree in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Development, or equivalent experience.
• Experience preferred: Two years’ experience as a classroom teacher of young children or as a childcare center director.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe, happy, and stimulating environment for children.
• Establish and sustain a certified pre-school program.
• Oversee the day-to-day functions of the childcare center and manage staff.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures for the operation of the childcare center.
• Assure consistent compliance of all state and/or federal childcare regulations.
• Oversee the maintenance of files.
• Maintain open, consistent and effective communication with parents, providing parent education training, assistance and support as needed.
• Attend professional development seminars to maintain an understanding of current best practices in curriculum and administrative function of child development programs.
• Plan, implement, direct, and evaluate the needs of the center.
• Ensure that center facilities are safe for children and comply with laws and regulations.
• Evaluate and purchase materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Manage and support teaching staff and promote their professional development.
• Interview, hire, and train new staff members, ensuring they meet all policies and legal requirements.
• Complete ongoing training and courses to remain up to date on daycare standards and procedures.
• Develop a budget for the center and establish controls to assure the center adheres to the budget.
• Administer the billing and general bookkeeping duties of the center.
• Collaborate with other departments for meal service and intergenerational activities.
• Develop and facilitate a marketing and communication plan in conjunction with the Marketing Director.
• Supervises all staff members of the childcare center.

Education

Associate degree in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Development, or equivalent experience

Job description

Bethesda Home of Aberdeen in Aberdeen, SD is seeking a dedicated leader to manage day-to-day operations and sustain a safe, positive learning environment for children. You will oversee education programs, facility maintenance, and staff coordination, while ensuring compliance with local and federal regulations.

The role includes budgeting, policy implementation, and collaboration with parents and departments to deliver high-quality daycare services.