Navy Region Northwest Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR) ยท 1 day ago
Child Development Center Director - Small or Medium CDC
Kitsap County, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expNavy Region Northwest Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR) is seeking a Child Development Center Director to administer a developmentally appropriate early childhood program for children of eligible patrons. The role involves overseeing program management, budgeting, personnel management, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
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Responsibilities
Applies professional knowledge of child development principles to supervise the CDC's developmental programming
Ensures implementation of a developmentally appropriate program that promotes the social, emotional, physical and cognitive growth of children in the age categories served
Provides program oversight and accountability for the performance of employees and the safety of children in accordance with Department of Defense, Department of Navy, and local policies and standards
Ensures the development, implementation and analysis of surveys and needs assessments of staff and patrons to ensure appropriate programming and hours of operation
Collects and maintains up-to-date statistical data for planning and reporting purposes in accordance with higher headquarters and statutory requirements and for the purpose of maximizing spaces and ensuring that resources accommodate the needs of command personnel
Maintains liaison with local institutions and community organizations to stay abreast of trends and changes in the community
Develops integrated budget input, conducts written analysis of budget variances, 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
Ensures compliance with all regulations governing the use of appropriated and nonappropriated funds
Adheres to authorized methods of acquisition
Supervises employees and volunteers
Ensures proper and timely initiation and implementation of all personnel actions and assures quality related to selection, assignments, training, promotions, disciplinary actions, and recognition of employees and volunteers
Supports/carries out all established EEO objectives and policies in matters of personnel management and supervision and communicates support of these policies to subordinates
Oversees the development of staffing schedule in accordance with established ratios and group sizes and coordinates use of employees who work across CY programs with other installation CYP Directors
Ensures program meets the required child to adult ratios and that over-staffing is avoided
Establishes local performance standards for employees and volunteers using established standards and requirements and evaluates performance
Provides guidance to employees and volunteers regarding compliance with standards and execution of management directives
Receives and ensures resolution of complaints related to personnel and takes disciplinary action as necessary
Works with the Training and Curriculum Specialist to identify training needs of employees, provide or make provisions for training to accomplish those needs, and assess application of training
Ensures training is competency-based and tied to career progression
Encourages and facilitates the pursuit of continuing higher education, including the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or college-level classes
Gives input into the development of CYP standard operating procedures (SOPs) as required
Ensures implementation of these SOPs
Works with other CYP Directors to establish and implement a combined Parent Involvement Board (PIB) that includes parents and representatives from the CDC, Child Development Home (CDH), School Age Care (SAC) program, and Youth Program (YP) (as applicable to each installation)
Gives input into the development of CYP employee and parent handbooks and ensures distribution of these handbooks
Works collaboratively with the person responsible for maintaining the Central Waiting List
Compliance with,and is assessed by adherence to the standards and criteria developed by the DoN, DoD, the Military Child Care Act (MCCA), and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
Takes action to obtain and retain DoD certification and NAEYC accreditation
Implement recommendations or correct deficiencies resulting from inspections or accreditation visits
Ensures the development and implementation of the established curriculum
Implements and supports policies and procedures to ensure compliance
Ensures food service operations provide nutritionally balanced meals and snacks in accordance with USDA guidelines
Serves as a mandatory reporter to Family Advocacy and Child Protective Services
Qualification
Required
Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment
Must pass a pre-employment physical, provide evidence of immunization, be free of all communicable diseases, and obtain appropriate immunization against communicable diseases
Must successfully obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance as needed
This position is subject to both pre-employment and random drug testing as a condition of employment. A positive drug test, or failure to submit for testing, may become the basis for removal from this position
Ability to complete required training certificates, and maintain certifications or credentials required by Federal, State, and/or national accreditation institutions used as part of DoD's Child and Youth Programs
3 years of fulltime experience working with children and/or youth and appropriate education OR a combination of education and experience
Knowledge of the principles of child development and in designing and managing an exceptionally complex program that includes, but is not limited to safety, security, disease prevention, employee training, developmentally appropriate activities, parent involvement, and facility management
Knowledge of and skill in applying both Federal and State laws governing the detection and prevention of child abuse and/or neglect
Knowledge of facility design, functional use, and maintenance concepts; DoN, local and state child regulations and procedures as well as other regulations and instructions pertaining to military child care
Knowledge of financial management, budgeting, and purchasing as it pertains to a child development program
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, and possess strong interpersonal communication skills
Ability to identify and respond to emergency situations, including evacuations, child illness, and physical and emotional disorders
Ability to supervise others, exercise sound business skills, and provide positive personnel management
A 4-year degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, Special Education, Home Economics (early childhood emphasis) or related field of study AND 3 years of full time experience working with children and/or youth
A Master's degree in the related field of study AND minimum of 1 year professional experience working with children
A combination of education and experience (e.g. courses equivalent to a major in a field (24 higher level semester hours) appropriate to the position (see above) plus appropriate experience or additional course work that that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study described above AND 3 years of fulltime experience working with children and/or youth
A copy of your H.S. diploma, GED, or college transcripts (showing degree awarded/conferred) MUST be submitted when applying
Preferred
Skill working with military families and an understanding of military lifestyles
Company
Navy Region Northwest Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR)
OUR VISION Deliver dynamic, innovative, and integrated programs and services that inspire Sailors and US Navy families to thrive throughout their military life cycle.
501-1000 employees
Funding
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