Child Care Manager

We are seeking a Child Care Manager responsible for planning, implementing and supervising the child care program. This includes managing team members, finance, and facilities as well as developing programs and maintaining public relations.

Key Responsibilities

• Directs and conducts activities of the resort's child care program in accordance with established procedures.
• Recommends changes to improve the program and reviews ongoing activities.
• Ensures the safety and health of all children in the program.
• Maintains compliance with required regulations and policies.
• Selects, trains, evaluates and develops qualified staff to support child care operations.
• Maintains positive relationships and communication with staff, parents and management.
• Monitors revenue and expense, and implements corrective measures for effective administration of child care operations.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Manages personnel in the Child Care department.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Mescalero Apache Tribe and IMGR&C policies.

Requirements

• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field and three years' experience working in a licensed Child Care facility.
• One year in management experience in a licensed Child Care facility or related area.
• Familiarity with the field's concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Leadership and management skills.
• Ability to respond to stressful situations in a varied environment.
• Flexibility when working with children of all age groups.
• Mescalero Apache Tribal Preference.
• Bicultural experience preferred.
• Clean background check and drug screening required.