Position Summary

  The Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians strives to make their daycare a safe and fun place for the children enrolled in the daycare. The primary role of the Daycare Manager will to have a proactive role with the daycare children as well as give practical guidance to the daycare staff.  The Daycare Manager is responsible for the day-to-day needs and care of the daycare children and its employees. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

·         Participate with children in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth with special emphasis on methodologies that are relevant to the native cultural heritage of the children.

·         Responsible for processing enrollments, recording attendance, as well as health and safety checklists, and purchasing supplies

·         Maintain and updates each child’s files, which may include personal information, parent or guardian contact numbers, and other daycare records.

·         Perform the primary oversight of the coordination, care, and classroom instruction for daycare children enrolled in the Tribe’s daycare program.

·         Meet with parents about their child’s issues such as behavioral or learning problems and other daycare-related concerns, which may include child safety, policies, curriculum or fees.

·         Develops, implements and oversees the daycare’s schedule.

Provides necessary training programs for daycare staff members.

Supervisory Responsibilities

·         The Manager is responsible to know and understand the daycare’s policies and regulations.

·         The Manager ensures that all staff members meet the requirements for their jobs.

·         Responsible for the recruitment, interviewing and selection of staff.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

·         Organizational skills and knowledge in the realm of early childhood education.

·         Knowledge of basic duties associated with being a childcare provider.

·         Familiarity with the Stillaguamish Indian Community and tribal culture and customs.

·         Knowledge of Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians Codes and Bylaws and ability determine where applicable or ability to learn them within 6 months of employment.

·         Supervisory skills and ability to guide supplementary staff in daily activities.

·         Ability to determine methods of modifying inappropriate behavior and encourage learning experiences.

·         Knowledge in inter-personal relations and community development to successfully achieve community and parent involvement.

 Position Qualifications

·         A teaching certificate in early childhood education is optimal.

·         Four years’ experience working with children in a daycare, nursery or preschool.

·         Two years of supervisory experience required.

·         HIV, First Aid, and CPR Certified.

·         Must have the ability to be TB tested.

·         Must meet coverage criteria according to the Tribe’s vehicle liability insurance.

·         Must be able to pass thorough pre-employment background check as well as periodic background testing.

·         Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

• Must possess a valid Washington driver’s license.

$67,924/yearly salary

  Full Time Employees are eligible for: 

• Medical, Dental, Vision available on 1st of month after hire date - choose either a PPO or HDHP with a Health Savings Account.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) earned to plan for future paid days off from work.
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) retirement with generous company match.
• Holiday Bank hours
• Discounts at 210 Cannabis Co and Angel of the Winds Casino Resort plus 20 cents off per gallon at Angel of the Winds Fuel.