Assistant ECE Program Manager: Lead Education & Care

Salt-River-Pima--maricopa-Indian-Community-; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community's Early Childhood Education Center seeks an Assistant Program Manager to oversee education, care, safety and well-being of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, ensuring developmental readiness and compliant operations.

This role supervises and trains staff, coordinates curriculum and program services, monitors classroom quality, manages budget and internal controls, and partners with families and community services to support children and families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• 4+ years of childcare/Head Start teaching experience.
• 3+ years supervising childcare staff and performing administrative duties.

Responsibilities

• Oversee education, care, safety and well-being of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
• Supervise, train and evaluate assigned staff.
• Coordinate curriculum maps and program services for infants/toddlers or preschool program.
• Monitor classroom quality and provide coaching to teachers and aides.
• Ensure compliance with Child Care Development Fund, Head Start and industry standards.
• Manage budget and internal controls for program materials and assets.

Skills

Team leadership

Child development

Curriculum development

Staff training

Parent communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

4 years childcare/Head Start teaching experience

3 years supervising childcare staff

Job description

Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community's Early Childhood Education Center seeks an Assistant Program Manager to oversee education, care, safety and well-being of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, ensuring developmental readiness and compliant operations.

This role supervises and trains staff, coordinates curriculum and program services, monitors classroom quality, manages budget and internal controls, and partners with families and community services to support children and families.