Early Childhood Education Manager

Description

The Early Childhood Education Manager is crucial in planning, organizing, and supervising a safe and stimulating environment to promote cognitive, social, emotional and physical growth of children through evidence-based methods. Under the direction of the Director of Early Childhood and Youth Education, the individual in this role supervises educational programs and staff for Generations Learning Center, ensuring high-quality care, and fostering a nurturing environment for young children.

Essential Duties and Key Responsibilities

Program Development and Implementation:

• Promote children’s positive self-concept and self-worth by implementing best practices provided by resources from Conscious Discipline, Easter Seals, First 5 and alike tools and methods.
• Plan age-appropriate activities, events and curriculum. Balance play and academics. Ensure the center provides purposeful play opportunities to achieve mastery of state/federal/program standards.
• Ensure and reinforce the policies and procedures for following all applicable licensing regulations, policies and procedures, and any other educational requirements.

Staff Supervision & Training:

• Supervise and review the performance of teachers and ensure all required training and certifications are up to date.
• Approve staffing schedule and times. 

Parent and Community Engagement:

• Develop positive relationships with children, families, coworkers, HPUL Departments, neighboring tribal education departments, school districts and other community partners.
• Responsible for all communication between parents, teachers, and community partners; provides feedback to staff and families.
• Assist in planning and facilitating family and community gatherings.

Child Assessment and Progress Monitoring:

• Observe, assess and evaluate the development of all children and meet with parents, staff, and community partners to support developmental concerns and progress (ages & stages).

Administrative Duties:

• Inform supervisor of all concerns, observations, or information provided by a parent/guardian, teacher or community partner in a timely manner. 
• Purchase food, supplies and materials and track expenditures.
• Prepare, track and distribute monthly tuition invoices, handle deposits to the fiscal department.
• Prepare, edit and distribute flyers, notices, and monthly Generations Learning Center newsletter of activities, schedules, upcoming events, available services and resources.
• Uses accounting and other software systems to input purchase orders, member applications, credit card reconciliations, program tracking, and billing.
• Provide monthly report to the Director of Early Childhood and Youth Education

Health and Safety Compliance:

• Ensure the facility's physical environment is in good condition and complies with applicable regulatory standards.
• Manage monthly fire and earthquake drills.

Other Responsibilities:

• Travel to attend conferences and schedule in-service training throughout the year.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to Tribal history, lifestyle, and culture.
• Maintain a satisfactory attendance record.
• Act in limited capacity in the absence of the Education Director. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills & Abilities

• Early Childhood Education: Strong knowledge of principles and practices.
• Leadership: Highly organized with the ability to motivate and engage with diverse groups.
• Interpersonal Skills: Balance assertiveness and diplomacy; adaptable in communication.
• Communication: Excellent oral and written communication skills with professionalism and respect.
• Cultural Sensitivity: Ability to work effectively in a Tribal environment, understanding and addressing individual needs.
• Administrative Skills: Proficient in clerical procedures, including word processing, file management, and form creation.
• Project Management: Effectively prioritize and manage multiple projects independently.
• Technical Skills: Quickly learn and operate new software and office equipment; proficient in Internet, Email, Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, Canva, and similar programs.
• Confidentiality: Maintain high levels of confidentiality in alignment with policies and procedures.
• Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to multitask.
• Flexibility: Adaptable to changing program needs and able to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends.

Education and Experience

Required:

• High School Diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent is required.
• AA Degree or certificate in Early Childhood Education, Human Development, or related field to include 6 units Administration of Preschool and one year of field experience, OR
• 3 years working in an Early Childhood Education environment and 6 units of Administration of Preschool.
• This position will continue to accumulate 24 hours of professional development annually and/or enroll in 6 college course units annually with the goal of obtaining an AA Degree or certificate to include 6 units of preschool administration courses.
• Prior experience working with children with special needs is highly preferred.
• All offers are contingent upon signing a confidentiality agreement and satisfactory completion of drug screening, fingerprinting and background checks. Employer observes federal standards for controlled substances.

Preferred: (If applicable)

Certificates and Licenses

• CPR/1st Aid Certification, Mandated Reporter Training, and TB Test requirements.
• Required to possess a valid driver’s license and maintain a driving record that is satisfactory to the Tribe’s insurance carrier.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of standing, bending, reaching down and stretching overhead, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling.
• Frequently move, transport, and manipulate equipment and items up to 35 pounds.
• May lift or hold infants and occasionally children up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Specific vision abilities include close and distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Safely use kitchen equipment and implements that can be heavy, hot, or sharp, as well as cleaning and sanitizing products.
• Able to complete job tasks in an environment that can be noisy and includes the comings and goings of small children and their families.
• Must comply with regulatory immunization requirements.

Compensation: The hiring range for this position is from $27.84 to $37.03 per hour. The compensation offered for this position will fall between this range based on the candidate’s level of skills, experience, and education.

Who We are as a Tribe

The Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake is a federally recognized Native sovereign nation. Our primary purposes relate to the overall well-being of our Tribal Members and our families. We have active programs and relationships with our Pomo tribal neighbors in Lake County, California that will help us preserve our Pomo culture. Many of these activities help us rediscover lost traditions and spiritual beliefs and help revive our dying languages.  Because we know that the world is different from when our ancestors were here, our Tribe works very hard to learn other ways of achieving economic self-sufficiency. We engage in a variety of economic development strategies which would not only benefit our families but also our neighbors. We strive to make sure that wherever we do business, it is done in a manner that respects our neighbors and the larger community’s needs. In this vein, our Tribe looks forward to working with you.

Indian Preference

Native American Indian preference shall apply to the position in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. § 2000e-2(i)), regulations of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (41 C.F.R. § 60-1.5(a)(7)), and/or other relevant laws. Applicants claiming Indian preference must submit verification of Indian eligibility with their application. 

Qualifications

Salary : $28 - $37