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**Job Purpose or Objective(s):** Implement program philosophies and guidelines in the Child Development Centers (CDC) ensuring a caring service-oriented environment for the children. You will report to the Director.

Center Manager 1 Bethel Head start

Start Rate : (PG 10) $30.48 | Exempt- Full Time| Hours - Monday thru Friday - 7:30am/3:30pm No Lunch Deduction

Primary Tasks:

1. You will create schedules for staff, fill in for absent teachers; monitor staff performance and communicate expectations and procedures.

2. Assess fiscal, and program needs of the center and prepare budget of less than $500,000.

3. Manage billing records and licensing paperwork to ensure the center is in compliance with USDA, DHS and EHS regulations where applicable.

4. Identify developmental needs of children, professional needs of staff members, and support needs of families and act in accordance to meet those needs as best as possible within confines of authority and program guidelines.

5. You will plan the programs following the policies, licensing, and philosophy of the program.

6. Ensure monthly reports are completed and promptly and submitted to the appropriate persons.

7. Maintain records with appropriate, up to date, required papers and documentation following licensing regulations.

8. Conduct parent/teacher conferences, staff meetings, attend director’s meetings, and attend training and conferences or professional organizations appropriate for child development centers.

9. Produce quarterly newsletter and plan field trips and community projects.

10. Perform other tasks as may be assigned.

Requirements:

* Bachelor’s Degree in early childhood education or related field, or 4 years directly related experience.

* Have and maintain bronze level following Appendix L-2, Oklahoma Director’s Credential

* Strong interpersonal and time management skills

* Ability to work independently with minimum direction

* Ability to communicate skills quickly, both orally and written

* Knowledge and ability to work with appropriate software applications

Must obtain a bus driving certificate and CDL within first 90 days of employment.

* Two years’ experience in in child development or early childhood education

About the Choctaw Nation

The Choctaw Nation is the third-largest Indian nation in the United States, with over 200,000 tribal members and more than 11,000 employees. The first tribe over the Trail of Tears, historic boundaries are in the southeast corner of Oklahoma. The Choctaw Nation's vision, "Living out the Chahta Spirit of faith, family and culture," is evident as it continues to focus on providing opportunities for growth and prosperity.

Benefits

+ Free gym membership

+ Free access to employee health clinic

+ Free lunch for casino & resort associates

+ Paid vacation / sick time (how can we say this?)

+ Medical / Dental / Vision

+ 401(K) with company match

+ College tuition reimbursement

+ Short-term disability, long-term disability, and family leave

+ Employee assistance program

+ Employee prescription program

+ Plus many more!

+ (Benefits provided by the Choctaw Nation are based on employment classification)

CNO was selected as a winner in both HRDUS' and Forbes' 2022 "Employer of Choice" competitions:

+ Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma received recognition as one of six Best Places to Work in the United States as selected by HRDUS

+ Choctaw Casinos & Resorts received recognition from Forbes as a Best Employer for Diversity in the Travel & Leisure category.

+ Forbes also recognized the Choctaw Casino and Resorts as one of America's Best Employers for New Graduates

Job Identification: 19402

Job Category: Education

Posting Date: 07/09/2025, 12:10 PM

Job Schedule: Full time

On-Site/Remote: On-Site