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. We offer over 40 programs and services to more than 140,000 children.
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 that brings joy and satisfaction in knowing you make a difference.
Why choose us?
- You will be rewarded with benefits, including day one zero contribution health plan options, wellness programming, and generous paid time off.
- You will benefit from high-quality paid training to promote professional growth and development.
- You will enjoy a supportive and collaborative work environment.
Job Title: Childcare Business Management Specialist
The Childcare Business Management Specialist supports the program's four pillars; automation, the Iron Triangle, individualized coaching/consulting, and utilizing vetted policies and procedures. Provides services in a collaborative, reflective, and efficient manner, according to the agency's mission philosophy and department goals. Collects data, documents activities, and uses experience with individual providers to suggest program enhancements and modifications.
Primary duties:
- Works under regular direction to offer specific business management practices through training, coaching, and technical assistance services to early care and education programs.
- Supports the program's four pillars; automation, the Iron Triangle, individualized coaching/consulting, and utilizing vetted policies and procedures.
- Provides services in a collaborative, reflective, and efficient manner, according to the agency mission philosophy and department goals.
- Collects data, documents activities, and uses experience with individual providers to suggest program enhancements and modifications.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors in Early Childhood Education/Development, Business, or related.
At least five (5) years of experience to include:
Working in an early childhood education setting with infants, toddlers, or preschoolers and/or early childhood program director experience
Working with child management systems or other management systems
Experience with budgeting, financial management, and other Early Childhood business practices is strongly preferred.
Must have reliable transportation and a valid Arizona driver's license for required statewide travel.
Must be very comfortable with technology
At least 3 years of business management in the childcare industry is preferred, but a combination of education and business management experience in a related industry will be considered
- A valid driver's license and current car insurance
- A valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card OR must qualify for a valid Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card is required.
- Must have reliable transportation for required statewide travel.
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What We Do
Southwest Human Development is Arizona’s largest nonprofit dedicated to early childhood development. Recognizing a child’s earliest experiences and relationships establish the foundation for all future development, Southwest Human Development’s more than 40 comprehensive programs focus on young children – ages birth to 5 – and their families in the areas of child development, mental health, Easterseals disabilities services, early literacy, Head Start, family support and child welfare, and professional development and training. Founded in 1981, Southwest Human Development serves 140,000 children, families and professionals each year.
