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USAJOBS · 2 months ago

Child Development Center Assistant Director

Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$30.57/hr - $48.08/hr

2+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Child Development Center Assistant Director to support the CDC Director in daily program business and operations, focusing on facility and fiscal responsibilities. The role involves overseeing assigned staff and ensuring compliance with operational and fiscal requirements.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Assigns work based on priorities, difficulty and requirements of assignments, and staff capabilities

Conducts annual performance reviews of staff

Participates in section staffing decisions

Ensures staff receives proper training to fulfill requirements of their positions

Addresses potential disciplinary and/or performance issues timely and takes appropriate, corrective action(s) as necessary

Supports Commander, Navy Installations Command's (CNIC) Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policy

Prepares budget and provides justification for approval

Analyzes monthly budget reports and makes programmatic adjustment to meet financial goals

Oversees the collection, accurate accounting and reporting of funds received from patrons

Ensures compliance with all regulations governing the use of appropriated and nonappropriated funds

Purchases supplies and equipment for program operations. Adheres to authorized methods of acquisition

Ensures facility and grounds are well maintained in accordance with Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Navy (DoN), and local policies and standards

Provides oversight and accountability for documentation of facility maintenance work requests

Coordinates with inspection teams to support local facilities inspections and cooperates with unannounced high-headquarters inspections

Uses the Inspection Management System (IMS) to track and document local inspections, mitigate issues and complete local inspection

Routinely inspects assets, to include vehicles and takes steps to ensure ongoing maintenance is scheduled and completed

Oversees kitchen and food service operations to ensure safe handling processes and functioning equipment in accordance with fire, safety, and health standards

Assists with the development and supervision of a developmentally appropriate CDC program

Provides program oversight and accountability for the performance of employees and the safety of children

Assists in interpreting and applying child development philosophy/principles and DoN policies based on patron needs and program evaluation and assessment

Assists with development, implementation and analysis of surveys and needs assessments of staff and patrons to ensure appropriate programming and hours of operation

Provides collection and maintenance of up-to-date statistical data for planning and reporting purposes

Gives input into the development of CDC standard operating procedures (SOPs) as required for the efficient operation and management of facility and programs

Assists with establishing and implementing combined Parent Involvement Board (PIB)

Gives input into the development of CYP employee and parent handbooks and assists with the distribution of these handbooks

Ensures effective space utilization is maximized by providing oversight and technical assistance to the person responsible for maintaining the waitlist via militarychildcare.com

Provides training and technical skills to incoming support professionals, as well as, coordinating annual training requirements and professional development opportunities

Serves as the Manager on Duty, assuming the responsibilities and duties of the center Director in their absence

Serves as a mandatory reporter to Family Advocacy and Child Protective Services

Supervises mixed support staff based on authorized positions typically comprised of administrative, food program, and facilities positions

Initiates and implements personnel actions and supports the CDC Director in order to assure quality related to selection, assignments, training, promotions, disciplinary actions, and recognition of employees and volunteers

Supports and carries out all established Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) objectives and policies in matters of personnel management and communicates support of these policies

Establishes local performance standards for employees and volunteers using established standards and requirements and rates employees' performance

Coordinates with Training and Curriculum Specialists and confirms intended learning outcomes are applied and reassessed as applicable

Resolves complaints related to personnel and makes recommendations to the Director for corrective action as necessary

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, which sustains participant interest and promotes positive interactions with other children, youth and adults

Ensures implementation and support of policies and procedures to ensure compliance with health, fire, safety, facility, and program regulatory guidance and standards

Ensures assigned area achieves and maintains compliance with standards for DoD certification and national accreditation or equivalent

Qualification

Child Development KnowledgeOperational ManagementPersonnel DevelopmentBudget ManagementStrategic PlanningSupervisory SkillsProgram DevelopmentData AnalysisInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam LeadershipProblem Solving

Required

A Masters degree or two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such degree in Child Development

Two years of full-time experience working with children and/or youth

Two years of specialized experience teaching children or similar work equivalent to at least the next lower grade

Knowledge of operational management analysis, personnel development, APF and NAF funding and oversight in relation to Child and Youth Programs

Knowledge of developmentally appropriate programs designed to meet the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive needs of children and youth from 6 weeks to 5 years of age

Knowledge of child development principles, practices, and techniques

Knowledge of Federal and State laws governing the detection, prevention, and reporting of child abuse and/or neglect

Knowledge of leading a team and understanding motivation and learning styles of individuals and groups in a CYP environment

Skill in strategic planning, organizing, and coordinating facility improvements

Skill to use standard office equipment and systems (e.g., Microsoft Software, Child and Youth Management System, or similar automated system)

Ability to navigate militarychildcare.com functions to analyze and improve space utilization

Ability to maintain records and reports

Ability to analyze data, present ideas and proposals to various audiences

Ability to safeguard and account for monies and equipment

Ability to supervise others

Ability to select, train, and supervise operations, custodial and facilities maintenance, and food program staff

Ability to develop and implement child development programs, including family day care programs, part-day preschool programs, and before and after school programs

Ability to plan and organize work, analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data and recognize solutions

Ability to identify and respond to emergencies including evacuations, child illness, and physical and emotional disorders

Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing in order to communicate with CYP team and customers, prepare reports and plans, and document observations. Possesses strong interpersonal skills with children, youth, and adults