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SALARY: $25.00
LOCATION: TBA
CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time Regular
SUPERVISION: Child Care Director
OPENING DATE: January 20, 2026
CLOSING DATE: February 3, 2026
SUMMARY:
The Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians is seeking a qualified and dedicated Child Daycare Manager/Director to oversee the daily operations of its childcare center. This position plays a vital role in fostering a safe, nurturing, and culturally enriched environment for children and families in our community.
This position operates under the direct supervision of the Turtle Mountain Childcare Program Director.
MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage daily operations of the daycare center, including staffing, scheduling, and enrollment.
- Supervise and support childcare staff, ensuring compliance with policies and professional standards.
- Develop and implement culturally relevant, age-appropriate curriculum.
- Ensure compliance with tribal, state, and federal childcare regulations.
- Maintain accurate records for licensing, health, safety, and education standards.
- Communicate effectively with parents, staff, and tribal leadership.
- Promote Chippewa cultural values and traditions within the daycare settings.
- Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
- Knowledge of child development principles, safety regulations, and curriculum planning.
- Familiarity with tribal governance, customs, and values preferred.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
- Oversee budgeting, purchasing, and resource allocation for the center.
- Other duties as assigned, related to the position.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education Administration, or a closely related field.
- Must have proof of valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation, Master’s degree preferred
- Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in childcare management, early childhood education, or daycare administration
- Experience working with tribal communities or in culturally diverse settings is highly desirable
- Must be CPR and First Aid certified.
- Upon hire, must Complete of a minimum of 16 hours of Health and Safety Training, to be renewed every two years
- Must meet all state and tribal licensing requirements for childcare facility directors
- Strong leadership and supervisory skills
- Knowledge of child development principles, safety regulations, and curriculum planning
- Familiarity with tribal governance, customs, and values preferred
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
- Must pass a comprehensive background check
- Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings or weekends
How to apply: (Submit completed application to):
Mail:
Personnel Department
Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa
P.O. Box 900
Belcourt, ND 58316
Email:
For more information please contact Elaine Nadeau, or Lori Monette at 701-477-2600.
The Human Resource Staff will not be responsible for incomplete applications
Indian Preference Statement
Candidates for employment or career advances shall be hired, trained, and promoted without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or personal, political or religious beliefs. However, preference shall be given in hiring in the following order between equally qualified candidates who are:
- Enrolled Member Veteran (10 points to be given to enrolled member veterans in screening process as follow: (see definitions)
- Enrolled member
- Other Tribal Member veterans
- Other Tribal Members
Veteran Preference
Veterans and eligible spouses of deceased will receive special consideration for initial appointments for all positions being filled by the TMBCI. The intent of this policy is to promote and bring deserved services and benefits to our veterans for the personal sacrifices they have made. To be considered for a preferential treatment under this policy, candidate(s) must submit copies of verification documents to Personnel Office along with the employment application for eligibility determination purposes. An acceptable verification document is the discharge of transfer report form DD214.