IUM Manager

The Ili Uusim Mahtaw'apo Manager is responsible for developing, supervising, and monitoring the Ili Uusim Mahtaw'apo Head Start Program. The incumbent ensures the IUM Center is in compliance with Federal Head Start Program standards and regulations, which includes curriculum and educational services; community and parent involvement; health and dental education; and services to children with disabilities. This position is responsible for the oversight of the program budget, completing required reports to the Department of Education, Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), and consulting with the Education Oversight Committee regarding Head Start policies, legislation, and budget appropriations.

1. Supervise staff to include conduct performance evaluations, ensure staff is trained and follow policies and procedures, maintain a healthy and safe working environment, make hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.
2. Manage and supervise the day-to-day operation of the Ili Uusim Mahtawapo Program, including but not limited, to program transformations, budget management, and staff supervision.
3. Develop and maintain policies and procedures relevant to program content and implementation.
4. Assist with the development of a budget.
5. Under the direction of the Education Director seek and maintain funding from outside funding sources.
6. Plan, design, implement, and evaluate all Ili Uusim Mahtawapo activities and programs.
7. Monitor the Ili Uusim Mahtawapo Program to ensure compliance and adherence to performance standards, DHHS, state, federal, and PYT Tribal requirements.
8. Oversee the Ili Uusim Mahtawapo Parent Policy Council meetings and activities.
9. Under the direction of the Education Director, provide information to aid Tribal Council in making decisions and coordinating communication between Policy Council, PYT Attorney General's Office, and PYT Education Oversight Commity.
10. Assist with the design of the community needs assessment tools, coordinate assessment tool implementation, update data to enable the development of goals, and objectives to meet community needs.
11. Oversee the maintenance of records of all Ili Uusim Mahtawapo children and ensure records are complete and current.

1. Oversee the review, evaluation, and interpretation of health records, vital statistics, and other data affecting health service.
2. Coordinate and implement planned activities and program development with an interdisciplinary team of staff, parents, and other stakeholders.
3. Create and implement a referral systems and procedures between Ili Uusim Mahtawapo, tribal departments, educational institutions, and other service providers for families in need of emergency assistance or crisis intervention.
4. Prepare and submit PYT Educational Division and DHHS reports as required.
5. Perform other duties of a similar nature or level as requested by supervisor or director.

Knowledge of:

• Supervisory and budget management principles and practices;
• Principles and practices of program operations, strategic planning, supervision, personnel management, accounting and purchasing activities;
• Tribal, Federal and State laws, regulations, and guidelines governing aspects of tribal operations relative to program responsibilities;
• Tribal and Federal budget and reporting systems, financial controls, program analysis and performance measures;
• Effective management of staff and building capabilities with complex internal/external relationships, and effective communication with staff, parents, and the Yaqui community culture and customs;
• Child Development theories and practices;
• DHHS Policies, procedures, standards and requirements;
• Curriculum development;
• Educational and community assessment procedures and methodologies;
• Critical pedagogy and/or Tribal Critical Race Theory and frameworks;
• Yaqui culture, customs, resources and traditions and/or a willingness to learn.

Skills and Abilities:

• Budget management;
• Conflict resolution;
• Delegate assignments and coordinate activities;
• Train and supervision of subordinates;
• Effective verbal and written communication;
• Data collection, interpretation and presentation;
• Implement project goals with minimal supervision and make independent judgments;
• Handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines;
• Write grants and reports;
• Render logical, clear, and effective written reports and oral presentations;
• Excellent rapport with children, families, community and external institutional partners;
• Maintain confidentiality of information;
• Operate a variety of office equipment, including a computer and related software applications;
• Good communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with co-workers, supervisor, management, Council members, and the public. Have ability to sufficiently exchange or convey information and receive verbal and written work instructions.

Bachelor's Degree in Education, Early Childhood Education, Bilingual/Multicultural Education, Educational Leadership/Administration or a Language, Reading and Culture Degree is preferred. In addition, five (5) years of experience in a Head Start Program or preschool setting including three (3) years of full-time administration of a Head Start Program.

• Master's Degree preferred;
• Early Childhood Education Teaching experience preferred;
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is required, trilingual in Yaqui preferred.

Special Requirements:

• Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver's License;
• Current Arizona Teacher Licensure in Early Childhood Education or Education; 
• Must have a current Level 1 Arizona Clearance Card. Failure to maintain a current Level 1 Clearance Card will result in termination from this position.

Salary : $49,464