Center Supervisor

JOB CATEGORY: CHILDHOOD EDUCATION / ADMINISTATION

POSITION SUMMARY: The Center Supervisor II is responsible for the general and day-to-day operation of a Children’s Services program assuring regulatory and legal compliance with federal, state and local regulations in a center operating seven to eleven classrooms.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Must meet one of the following education requirements:

• AA/AAS degree in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Multicultural Education, Child Development or related degree and at least two (2) years of experience in an early childhood growth and development setting. A degree is considered related only when it has a minimum of 29 credits in Early Childhood Education and/or Child Development. Early childhood growth and development settings include, but are not limited to, licensed or registered family childcare programs, licensed center-based early childhood education and development programs, and family support programs; OR
• BA/BS degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Multicultural Education or Child Development or a related field with at least one (1) year of experience in an early childhood growth and development setting. A degree is considered related only when it has a minimum of 45 credits in Early Childhood Education and/or Child Development. Early childhood growth and development settings include, but are not limited to, licensed or registered family child care programs, licensed center-based early childhood education and development programs, and family support programs; OR
• MA/MS degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Multicultural Education or Child Development.
• 21 years or older.
• Two years classroom leadership and/ or supervisory experience. 
• Experience in financial management and budgeting preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish or Navajo preferred.
• Must have an understanding of, or be able to become familiar with, the State of New Mexico’s Child Care Licensing Regulations and the Head Start Performance Standards.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Have or be able to obtain First Aid and BLS/CPR certifications within 30 days of hire. Certifications must meet the requirements listed in the document “BLS / CPR / ACLS & First Aid Training Resources” posted on Staurolite. It is your responsibility to keep your certifications current at all times.

SCREENING REQUIREMENTS:

• This position requires successful completion of an initial post-offer of employment:
• Health exam (and annually thereafter in accordance with PMS Policies).
• TB Test (and upon exposure in accordance with PMS Policies).
• In accordance with the federal Head Start Act, Section 648A (g) and the New Mexico Administrative Code 8.8.3., this position requires:
• Criminal Background Checks.

$500 EMPLOYEE REFERRAL BONUS

BONUSES

• All bonuses are subject to tax withholdings and eligibility requirements.

ABOUT PMS

• Founded in 1969, PMS is a non-profit organization with over 1,300 employees providing services at 100+ locations in New Mexico.
• Our diverse services include primary care, dental, behavioral health, early childhood education, supportive living, and senior programs.
• We concentrate our resources on meeting the needs of underserved areas of New Mexico.
• We operate the largest network of federally qualified health centers in the state.
• PMS is not affiliated with Presbyterian Healthcare Services, Presbyterian Hospitals or Presbyterian Health Plan.

WHY PMS?

• Mission-driven organization
• Competitive salaries
• Nine paid holidays and generous PTO
• Medical, dental & vision insurance 
• Free Life & LTD coverage
• Free discretionary pension plan contribution
• Employee recognition and engagement activities
• Robust training program
• Tuition reimbursement

EOE/AA/M/F/SO/Vet/Disability