Early Childhood Education Center Manager

YOUR Leadership can spark life-long learning!

The Office of Learning and Academic Opportunity (OLAO) provides services to children and families from birth to eight years of age. Our priority is to provide general services related to families in the areas of education, health and social/behavioral development. OLAO also provides an intentional, coordinated approach to strengthening the family unit and combines programming for children and adults in order to build strong and stable families.

• Be responsible for meeting and maintaining all federal, state, and agency program standards and the overall management of the center assigned to.
• Be responsible for the overall health, safety, quality of care & education for children, record-keeping and reporting. Will supervise, mentor, assist, and train center staff accordingly.
• Supervise all center staff.

• You are conscientious and maintain all program standards and regulations at the center level
• You are a great communicator and you can communicate with parents and provide opportunities for them to observe and become involved in center operations.
• You are quality focused and ensure Early Childhood Education practices are implemented in the classroom

• High School or GED
• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field or Minimum of Child Development Associate (CDA) or New Mexico Child Development Certificate or National Administrator’s Credential (NAC) or willing to work towards requirements within a specific timeframe identified by the program.
• Minimum of 1-2-years’ experience working with young children in an early childhood setting or a public school setting at a grade level no higher than elementary school with some knowledge and experience in management of space and supervision.
• First Aid/CPR Certified or willing to obtain within the first 6-months of employment is required.
• Health Determination/TB Skin Test and Fingerprint Background Check prior to employment
• Bilingual ability (Spanish/English) is preferred

Driver’s License/Proof of Insurance:
This position requires to maintain a current New Mexico driver’s license, an insurable driving record, and provide proof of current liability insurance meeting or exceeding State-required minimum coverages.

This position is exempt under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is subject to the Agency’s policies and procedures pertaining to overtime hours and premium pay.

• Generous Paid Holiday
• Employee Recognition Program
• Paid Time Off & Paid Sick Days
• Free Preventative Services & Wellness Rewards
• Medical, Dental, and Vision for Spouse/Domestic Partner & Children to age 26
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account
• Life + Disability options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Telemedicine & Concierge Services
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Pet Care, Life Mart Purchase Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying degrees
• Mileage & Cell Reimbursement for qualifying roles
• Identity Theft Protection & Voluntary Benefits

Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

CPLC knows it takes variety of thought, culture, background, and perspective to create a truly impactful workforce. As CPLC grows, we are seeking talented employees with varying backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our innovation and creativity. CPLC commits to a continued focus on fair and just hiring, training, promotional practices, and policies. We work for real change and progress in equal opportunity recruitment, hiring, and advancement.

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California Residents:
Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc and its subsidiaries will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Right’s Department Fair Chance Act webpage.