Associate Director, Childcare Program

Lutheran Social Service•Sioux Falls, SD

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for an Associate Director of a Childcare Program at Lutheran Social Services (LSS). The role is child-centered and family-friendly, with LSS providing childcare at three separate locations: Southern Hills, Hilltop, and Here4Youth (which serves youth with special needs). The Associate Director has overall responsibility for program execution, ensuring child safety and protection by meeting all program requirements, licensing standards, and maintaining accurate reports. They will support the promotion of children's social, physical, and intellectual development and work closely with the Program Director for high-quality program operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education (ECE) or a related field, is required.
Ability to become CPR and First Aid and Mandatory Reporting Certifications required per SD regulations, is required.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must have a valid auto-insurance, a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain one for approved driver status., is required.
Must successfully complete all agency background checks, which include checks for criminal convictions, behavior harmful towards children, spousal abuse, and drug or sex crimes, is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in early childhood education, childcare, adult care, health care or a related field, is preferred.
Bilingual language skills (English & Spanish) a plus but, is not required.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain a safe, structured educational environment at three locations.
Ensure program philosophy and activities are consistent with agency policies, procedures and licensing accreditation.
Coordinate program components such as daily lesson plans, student awards and behavior management, family nights, field trips and other operations.
Provide parent communication and be a point-of-contact for parents.
Assist to provide ongoing training related to Education and Disabilities for all programs, as needed.
Assist with student recruitment and enrollment.
Ensure staffing meets the needs of the program.
Work in collaboration with billing to ensure all accounts are in compliance.
Assist with meetings, including quarterly staff meetings and bi-weekly supervisor meetings.
Create and maintain a safe, healthy and organized working environment.
Provide back-up to staff as needed, including being in ratio as needed.