Child Development Manager

A positive future for every child

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. We offer over 40 programs and services to more than 140,000 children.

Why choose us?

You will be rewarded with benefits, including zero contribution health plan options, 401K plan, wellness programming, and generous paid time off.

You will have the opportunity to represent a highly respected non-profit agency in Arizona.

You will enjoy a supportive and collaborative work environment.

Job title: Child Development Manager

The Child Development Manager provides support and oversees teaching staff in the planning and implementation of Early Head Start, Head Start and Early Head Start Childcare Partnership Programs. Services include screening, assessment, individualization, child outcome tracking and coordination of overall comprehensive child development, mental health, disabilities, nutrition, health, and parent and child development.

In this role you will:

• Oversee the implementation and monitors the delivery of high-quality service and teacher practice.
• Assure that services meet the department and program requirements, are comprehensive, appropriate, and delivered within the established timelines.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to linguistic, cultural, social, economic, individual, and role differences among persons and families served.
• Help design and implement staff training.
• Network with public schools and community agencies to address unmet needs of participating families.
• Provides supervision, which is regular, reflective, and collaborative in nature.
• Communicates accurately, clearly, and professionally.

What it takes:

• Bachelor's degree required: Early Childhood Education, Family Studies or related field.
• Minimum 2 years' experience is required including Early Childhood Education Program in lead preschool role experience and supervision experience.
• Knowledge of Developmentally Appropriate Practices and Bilingual Education services.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Fingerprint Clearance card, Food Handlers certification, and CPR/First Aid certification.
• Knowledge of Department of Child Safety reporting mandates.
• Functional knowledge of Childcare Licensing requirements.

Strength and Mobility:

• Ability to lift 35-50 pounds.
• Ability to stoop, bend, and squat to child's eye level for appropriate amount of time.
• Ability to sit for periods of time on floor with children.
• Ability to get up and down from floor without assistance.
• Ability to run after a child if necessary.
• Ability to climb flights of stairs.
• Ability to play with children, step, run, hop.

Southwest Human Development is committed to creating a safe, healthy, and supportive environment for our employees and the communities we serve.


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Our core values reflect our commitment to children, families, caregivers, and the communities we serve. They guide how we work, how we support one another, and how we grow as a team. Learn more about our values and benefits here.

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