Regional Manager at Chicanos Por La Causa – Las Cruces, New Mexico

OBJECTIVE AND POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for the overall leadership, direction, and management of a team consisting of multiple HELP NM Child Development centers and employees. Works directly with the Center Managers or Lead Teachers to build capacity and ensure all performance standards and other related regulations are met. Serves as a generalist and has knowledge in all content areas of the program; which includes education, mental health, disabilities, health, nutrition, health and safety, parent engagement, family services and community partnerships, as well as human resources, professional development, program governance, fiscal management, outreach/recruitment/selection/attendance of children and overall operations of facilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

Education /Background:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associates in Early Childhood Education or related field or Minimum of Child Development Associate (CDA) or New Mexico Child Development Certificate and willing to work towards requirements of a Bachelor’s Degree within a specific timeframe identified by the program.
• Minimum of 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, as well as experience in 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.