Associate Child Development Manager

Southwest Human Development•Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

Southwest Human Development is Arizona's largest nonprofit dedicated to early childhood development. The first five years of life are the most critical in a child's development. At Southwest Human Development, our services improve lives and help families by supporting young children and their caregivers during this important time. Your skills, experience, and passion are needed at one of the nation's largest nonprofits dedicated to early childhood development. Join our team and experience a long-term career which brings joy and satisfaction in knowing you make a difference.â¯ We offer over 40 programs and services to more than 140,000 children. The Associate Child Development Manager (ACDM) role serves as a pathway to advanced leadership opportunities, fostering professional growth and development within the organization. In this role, you will: Work under general direction, according to agency mission, philosophy, Core Values, Codes of Ethics, and goals.

Requirements

Enrolled in a BA/BS degree program in Early Childhood Education, Family Studies, related field
2 years of experience working in early childhood education, preferably Head Start
Knowledge of DAP and Bilingual Education
Certification in First Aid/CPR, Food Handler's Card, and Fingerprint Clearance Card required
Functional knowledge of Child Care Licensing Requirements
Knowledge of Department of Child Safety reporting mandates

Nice To Haves

Ability to speak, write, and read Spanish is preferred

Responsibilities

Supervise a cohort of child development staff in the planning and implementation of the EHS-HS program.
Manage a small designated geographic are with specific sites in the context of a management team.
Oversee high quality services provided by the teaching staff to enrolled children and their families. Services include screening, assessment, individualization, child outcomes tracking and coordination of overall comprehensive child development, mental health, disabilities, nutrition, health, parent involvement and family development (Quality Teacher Practices/2 Generation Model).
Monitor status of all enrolled children's outcomes; Utilizes the expertise and collaborates with program consultants.
Manage classroom systems and services to ensure environmental health, safety and supervision to meet requirements for State Department of Health Services Regulations; Head Start Performance Standards and NAEYC criteria.
Ensure program documentation and provides quality assurance activities to maximize program outcomes.
Assure collaboration and integration of the integrated services team for high quality early childhood development, mental health, health, nutrition, safe environments, and disability services with both inter- and intra-agency service (One Child, One Family, One Team).
Assist Program Managers and Director in planning, developing, and monitoring program service, policies and procedures.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of program services-related to 5 Year Grant Plan goals and objectives; Collaborates with public school and community personnel.