Curriculum & Instruction Supervisor (Childcare Center)

Job Summary

The Curriculum & Instruction Supervisor is primarily responsible for supporting teachers in implementing research-based strategies and curricula, with emphasis on Yoeme language, history, and cultural immersive curricula. In addition, this position will supervise the curriculum team in designing and developing criteria for new curriculum programs and instructional practices for the Itom Ili Tosapo Am Remtituane Early Childhood Learning Center.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties and responsibilities are outlined :

• Coordinate the curriculum team in designing and developing criteria for existing and new curricular programs and instructional practices consistent with the center's vision and mission.
• Uses, modifies, and streamlines curriculum alignment forms and processes for the curriculum team.
• Implements and reports the status of childcare center curriculum initiatives.
• Serves as a curriculum resource and / or liaison to childcare center teachers, administration, community members, tribal council, and other key stakeholders.
• Able to write and edit Yoeme language, history, and cultural content.
• Create an approved substitute log and / or fill in the classroom when staff is absent.
• Collaboratively plan Yoeme language, history, and cultural professional development for the childcare center teachers and staff.
• Observe teachers and provide meaningful feedback, coaching.
• Assist and equip teachers with resources and skills to align their instruction with strong teaching methods.
• Collaborate with appropriate service providers to create student behavioral plans.
• Increase teacher effectiveness by improving the quality of teaching and learning.
• Monitors the effectiveness and efficiency of childcare center curriculum, instruction, and its implementation.
• Prepare and / or review reports and make recommendations for classroom observations and curriculum outcomes.
• Supervise staff, including prioritizing and assigning work, conducting performance evaluations.
• Working with Curriculum Builders Team to continue to develop Yaqui-centric curricular documents.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with childcare center teachers and social services management staff.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level as requested.
• Leads the center's multi-tiered system of support process and team meetings.
• Leads the quarterly Parent / Family Child Development feedback conferences.
• Oversees budget allocation and ensures cost-effective curricular and pedagogical programs.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Skills and Abilities :

Education, Certifications and Experience Required

Bachelor's degree within the educational field, Master's degree preferred. Five (5) years of youth classroom experience is required; experience with early children is preferred. One (1) year of supervisory experience and three plus (3+) years of curriculum design, development, and implementation. Or experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of this position. A strong candidate will be proficient in using and teaching the Haiki Language.

Special Requirements :

The Pascua Yaqui Tribe provides 22 days of Paid Time Off which increases with years of service and 15 paid Holidays per year. We offer a comprehensive healthcare benefit package that surpasses or rivals the biggest organizations in Tucson. We encourage you to stay healthy by providing an onsite Wellness Center. Additionally, the Tribe offers a 401(k) Plan with a generous match in which you're immediately vested along with a profit sharing plan after one year of employment. Sworn police and fire employees are eligible to make Pre-Tax and After-Tax contributions to the Arizona Public Safety Personnel Retirement Systems ("PSPRS").