This position is responsible for meeting and maintaining all federal, state, and agency program standards and the overall management of the center assigned to. 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.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises all center staff.

SPECIALIZATIONS

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

Education/Background:

• 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