Child Care Manager

In order to be considered for any vacancy within the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas an application must be completed. If you are among qualified candidates, you will receive a call/email from our one of our recruiters to schedule an interview. Once your application is completed please send it to Human Resources Coordinator Claudia Gutierrez claudia.gutierrez@ktttribe.org

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Job Description

Position:                              Child Care Manager

Supervisor:                         Senior Director of Academic Services

Division:                              Tribal Academic & Human Services Division

Department:                        Child Care Center

Responsibilities

Under general direction from the Senior Director of Academic Services, manages day-to-day operations, plans, develops, and provides training on a comprehensive, developmentally, linguistically and culturally appropriate child care  services program that is responsive to the unique needs of the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas, and typical situations and challenges of childcare aged children and their families.  Monitors, supports the program to ensure all staff adhere to health and safety standards while providing high quality childcare in a quality setting and provides positive guidance with excellent resources to all teaching staff.

Education/experience requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:  A Bachelor’s degree in Education or Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, Special Education or related field with 7 or more years teaching experience within Tribal Education or Education program.

At least 5 years, experience in staff supervision of staff and experience in implementing grant standards, and some experience in fiscal management.

Preferred Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Education or Early Childhood Education with five year’s professional experience, including grant writing. Strong knowledge of program CCDF Final Rule Requirements and or/ Head Start Performance Standards

Native American preference is observed:

KTTT recognizes preference for KTTT tribal members and qualified Native American tribal members including preferential treatment in recruitment, hiring, promotions, layoffs and reductions in force so long as they meet minimum job qualifications.