Sr Program Manager - Language And Literacy

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: Sr. Program Manager

• Language & Literacy

The Sr Program Manager

• Language & Literacy will lead our literacy programs in the Professional Development & Training department, including Journey through Books, Reach Out and Read, Raising a Reader, and others.

In this role you will:

• Lead program development, program efficiencies, and overall programmatic quality.

• Focus on programmatic development including relationship building, fundraising, grant writing, marketing.

• Builds and maintains linkages to appropriate community resources.

• Interfaces with program consultants, agency colleagues and community partners.

• Utilize programmatic data analysis and evaluation to build on program strengths and identify opportunities for programmatic development.

• Provides overall management and implementation of budgets and fiscal responsibilities.

• Participates in ongoing leadership development opportunities including agency workgroups and committees.

What it takes:

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education (ECE), child development, or a closely related field required. Master's degree in early childhood education, child development or related field preferred.

• Effective time management and organizational skills

• At least five years of supervisory/program management experience

• Additional experience in and/or knowledge of:

• Training, coaching, or mentoring of adults

• Adult learning theory and practices

• Child development/early care and education

• ADHS/ADES child care regulations

• Indicators of quality in early care and education setting

• Curriculum and assessment in early childhood settings

• Community resources

• Previous experience in collecting and analyzing data.

• Previous experience in program design and development.

• Current CPR/First Aid certification

• Possess an insured & reliable vehicle and a valid AZ driver's license.

• Valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card

• OR - must qualify for a valid Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card

SWHD takes the health and safety of our employees and the communities we serve very seriously. We strongly believe vaccination is a critical safety measure to protect each of us and the communities we serve. COVID vaccinations have proven to be highly effective at protecting people from getting COVID-19 or from getting severely ill from it.

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Our core values embody Southwest Human Development's commitment to services that uplift the lives of children, families and other care providers, and the communities in which they live. These values are intended to guide the professional development, ethical conduct, and skilled practice of all our staff, whatever their specific role within the agency. All staff are valued as making essential contributions to strengthening the foundation that Arizona's children need for a great start in life. Learn more about our values and benefits here.