Overview
The purpose of the Child Development Center (CDC) Director position is to administer a small/medium center‑based developmentally appropriate early childhood program for up to 100 children of eligible patrons. A variety of child‑care services are provided in accordance with demand and availability of funding, including full‑time child development programs for ages six weeks through five years, emergency care, special‑needs care, annex facility, and extended‑hours care.
Responsibilities
Program Management
* Provides program oversight and accountability for the performance of employees and the safety of children in a CDC with up to 100 children enrolled, in accordance with Department of War, Department of Navy, and local policies and standards.
* Establishes policies and procedures for accomplishment of age‑appropriate programs to all children through individual and group developmental and educational settings to stimulate and sustain social, emotional, cognitive and physical growth.
* Ensures implementation of a developmentally appropriate program that promotes the social, emotional, physical and cognitive growth of children in the age categories served.
* Ensures the development and implementation of the established curriculum.
* Establishes higher‑level program goals and interprets and applies child‑development philosophy/principles and DoN policies based on patron needs and program evaluation and assessment.
Budgeting and Financial Management
* Conducts studies and surveys to evaluate program effectiveness and cost efficiency.
* Develops integrated budget input, conducts written analysis of budget variances as necessary, and prepares justification for funding of program resource requirements and repairs or maintenance of facilities and equipment.
* Oversees the collection, accurate accounting and reporting of funds received from patrons and ensures program meets established financial goals.
* Ensures compliance with all regulations governing the use of appropriated and non‑appropriated funds.
Program Operations
* Develops, administers and evaluates an ongoing program of individual and group developmental and educational activities for staff implementation and execution.
* Establishes review systems for the organization that make certain government needs are met and validated, and that economy and quality of operations are maintained or improved.
* Provides input into the development of CYP standard operating procedures (SOPs) and oversees implementation of these SOPs.
Facility Operations Management
* Ensures facility and grounds are well maintained, CCTV, intercoms, telecommunications, security access points, egress points, and computer systems are functioning properly, and follows established protocols to resolve issues.
* Determines adequacy of facilities and identifies additional facility needs, initiating work requests and coordinating approval for maintenance or renovation.
* Monitors all renovation and construction projects within the facility.
Interactions and Relationships
* Interacts professionally with employees, parents, volunteers and local installation command personnel.
* Participates actively and positively in managing and resolving issues with parents, volunteers, and/or employees.
* Assists in establishing a program environment that sustains participant interest and promotes positive interactions.
* Models appropriate behaviors and techniques for working with adults, children and youth.
Compliance
* Establishes review systems for the organization that make certain government needs are met and validated, and that economy and quality of operations are maintained or improved.
* Ensures program accreditation and DoW certification requirements are met by monitoring programs in good standing.
* Uses the Inspection Management System (IMS) to track and document local inspections, mitigate issues, and complete follow‑up.
* Ensures compliance and adherence to the standards and criteria developed by DoW, DoN, and local policies, and implements corrective actions as necessary.
Requirements
* This position is a Test Designated Position (TDP) and requires consent to pre‑employment and random drug testing.
* Must successfully pass the E‑Verify employment verification check.
* Must pass a pre‑employment physical, provide evidence of immunization, and be free of all communicable diseases.
* Must successfully obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance as needed.
* Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required.
Qualifications
* A bachelor’s or higher degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, Special Education (concentration in ECE), Home Economics (early‑childhood emphasis), Child Care Administration or related field and three years of full‑time experience working with children and/or youth; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
* Mastery knowledge of child‑development theory, methodology, and practices relating to physical, intellectual, social and special education needs and center management.
* Mastery knowledge of the principles of child development and in designing and managing a complex program that includes safety, security, disease prevention, employee training, developmentally appropriate activities, parent involvement, and facility management.
* Knowledge of DoW, DoN, local and state regulations, instructions and procedures pertaining to military childcare.
* Knowledge of Federal and State laws governing the detection and prevention of child abuse and/or neglect.
* Knowledge of facility design, functional use and maintenance concepts pertaining to military child care.
* Knowledge of financial, budget, resource management practices and principles, and analytical and evaluative methods and techniques.
* Skill in educating, counseling, and advising child care professionals and parents; assessing training and children’s developmental needs.
* Skill in effectively organizing and utilizing community resources to augment the program and meet installation objectives.
* Skill working with military families and an understanding of military lifestyles is preferred.
* Ability to analyze, plan and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources.
* Ability to supervise others, exercise sound business skills and provide positive personnel management.
* Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, and possess strong interpersonal communication skills.
Education
A bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, Special Education (concentration in ECE), Home Economics (early childhood emphasis), Child Care Administration or related field of study and three years of full‑time experience working with children and/or youth.
OR a combination of education and experience; education must include courses in a child‑related field and total minimum of 24 higher‑level semester hours. In addition, three years of full‑time experience working with children and/or youth is required.
Additional Information
Executive Order 12564 requires a federal workplace free of illegal drugs. All federal employees must remain drug free throughout employment. Commander, Navy Installations Command is a Drug‑Free Federal Workplace; the use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated and may result in penalties or removal from federal service.
Marijuana is a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act and therefore use is illegal under federal law regardless of state laws. A positive drug test result for marijuana (or any other drug tested for) will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and ineligibility to apply for a Department of Defense position for six months from the date of the drug test.
All individuals involved in child‑care services on a Department of Navy installation or in a DON‑sanctioned program must complete the Installation Records Check (IRC), which includes checks of SARP, FAP, and Navy Justice Information System databases. This information is used to determine suitability for the applicant in accordance with the criteria for automatic and presumptive disqualifiers per DoDI 1402.05.
Per DoDI 1402.05, incumbents will be automatically disqualified for a conviction in either civilian or military court for a sexual offense, any criminal offense involving a child victim, or a felony drug offense. Additionally, the incumbent will be automatically disqualified if held negligent in a civil adjudication or administrative proceeding concerning the death of or serious injury to a child or dependent person entrusted to the individual's care.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Career and Travel
This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of a selection certificate. For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectees may be required to obtain and maintain a government‑issued travel card for official government travel purposes.
Salary and Benefits
Salary is dependent on experience and/or education. Benefits information is available upon request.
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