Center Service Manager
Listed on 2026-06-24
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Education / Teaching
Child Development/Support, Preschool / Daycare, Early Childhood Education
Help New Mexico (HELPNM) was created in 1965 by the interdenominational New Mexico Council of Churches to support education in their community. Today, their legacy and impact carry on through HELPNM’s work as a fully‑owned subsidiary of CPLC. The Office of Learning and Academic Opportunity (OLAO) provides services to children and families from birth to eight years of age. Our priority is to provide general services related to families in the areas of education, health and social/behavioral development.
OLAO also provides an intentional, coordinated approach to strengthening the family unit and combines programming for children and adults in order to build strong and stable families.
- Responsible for the day‑to‑day operations of a site and supervision of up to 20 staff within HELP NM ECD.
- Manage center operations and ancillary service needs, such as early childhood education services, calendars, staff schedules, supplies, and food service in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards, CACFP requirements, NM Childcare Licensing requirements, and HELP NM ECD Policies and Procedures.
- Work in coordination with Content Coordinators to promote school readiness by preparing children and families for school and life success as it relates to this position. Actively supervise children by sight and sound in all environments.
- Maintain all health and safety regulations to create an optimum learning environment.
- Facilitate health practices to keep children safe in indoor and outdoor environments.
Center Service Staff
Minimum qualifications and competenciesEducation/Background:
- Education & Years of Experience
- HSD/GED and Child Development Associate (CDA) or be willing to obtain CDA within 6 months of hire. Upon completion of CDA, must be willing to begin coursework toward obtaining a Bachelor’s degree.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- 1‑2 years of supervisory experience required
- Knowledge in managing program finance, budgets, data entry, use of computers and computer software programs is preferred
- Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred)
- Valid driver’s license and current Auto Insurance
- TB test or chest X‑ray
- NM ECECD Background Clearance
- First Aid/CPR Certified or must obtain within first 6 months of employment
- Applicants must obtain Food Handlers card upon hire
- Generous paid holiday
- Employee recognition program
- Paid time off & paid sick days
- Free preventative services & wellness rewards
- Medical, dental, and vision for spouse/domestic partner & children to age 26
- Health savings account & flexible spending account
- Life + disability options
- Employee assistance program
- Telemedicine & concierge services
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Pet care, life mart purchase discounts
- Tuition reimbursement for qualifying degrees
- Mileage & cell reimbursement for qualifying roles
- Identity theft protection & voluntary benefits
Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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