Child Care Manager (Gaming)

We are looking for a Chlid Care Manager who is responsible for the planning, implementation and supervision of the child care program, including management of team members, finance and facilities; program development and public relations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Directs and conducts the activities of the resort’s child care program in accordance with established resort procedures;
• Recommends changes to improve the child care program and reviews ongoing activities;
• Ensures the safety and health of all children in the program;
• Ensure the staff and facility remain in compliance with required regulations and IMGR&C policies and procedures;
• Select, train, evaluate and develop qualified staff to support child care operations;
• Establish and maintain positive relationships and appropriate on-going communication with staff, participate with parents;
• Monitor revenue and expense, and implement corrective measures to ensure effective and efficient administration of child care operations;
• Adheres to all regulatory, departmental, and resort policies and procedures;

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Manages the personnel in the Child Care department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Mescalero Apache Tribe and IMGR&C policies and procedures.
• Responsibilities include planning, assigning, and directing work; rewarding and disciplining team members; addressing issues and resolving conflicts.

Education and/or Experience Requirements

• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Care Development or related filed; or Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Care Development or related field and three years’ experience working in a licensed Child Care facility or related area;
• One year in management experience in a licensed Child Care facility or related area;
• Familiar with the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures;
• Effective verbal and written communication skills;
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills;
• Ability to effectively respond to stressful and changing situations in a varied environment;
• Must be flexible working with children of all age groups;
• Mescalero Apache Tribal Preference; Bicultural experience preferred;
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening;
• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background investigation;
• Must have proven record of dependability;