This position is located at Scales Child Development Center on Fort Jackson, SC. This position is eligible for the NAF benefits package and leave accrual. To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume.

Duties

Serves as a Child and Youth Services (CYS) Assistant Director of a Level 4 (very-large to mega size)CYS Program with responsibility of assisting the supervisor in the operation of an assigned CYS program with all applicable regulations and standards. Provides program oversight and accountability for the performance of assigned staff and the safety and well being of children and youth in accordance with Department of Defense, Army and local policies and standards. Supervises and evaluates employees based on established performance standards as required. Provides appropriate staff professional recognition and/or disciplinary action. Assists supervisor in developing program budget, and manages assigned program areas to budget. Conducts written analyses of budget variances and prepares justification for funding of program resource requirements. Works cooperatively with other CYS Managers to ensure seamless service and continuity of quality options for all children and youth. Serves as member of the CYS Program Plan Team to develop written strategies for program improvement.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of appointment.
• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
• Meet qualification/eligibility/physical/background requirements for this position.
• Must have current health assessment which documents good mental and physical health, freedom from communicable disease, and immunizations in accordance with current Army and DoD policy including annual influenza vaccinations.
• A one year probationary period may be required (either initially or upon conversion, if applicable).
• Successful completion of annual training requirements within the prescribed time frame and demonstrated on the job competence is required.
• May be subject to an irregular hours, evening and or weekends.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) Check.
• Travel to on and off post locations required.
• Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.2 to include a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation.

Qualifications

1. Successful completion of an undergraduate Degree that included or was supplemented by major study (at least 24 semester hours) in the fields appropriate to the position, which directly relates to the appropriate CYS field consistent with: - For positions in Child Development Facilities: The education must have been in child development, early childhood education, home economics (early childhood emphasis), elementary education, special education or other fields appropriate to the position to be filled. 2. In addition to the basic requirements stated above the following is required: 12 months of experience in the same or similar work equivalent to at least the next lower grade or level requiring application of the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position to be filled. Experience in managing an entire cycle of operation of an early childhood program, including budgeting; facility management; supply management; program development; implementation; selection, training, and supervision of personnel; and curriculum oversight. The ability to plan and organize work, analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data and recognize solutions. Comprehensive oral and communications skills and analytical writing skills. Ability to present ideas and proposals to a variety of audiences. OR Combination of education and experience. 3. Successful completion of at least 24 semester hours equivalent to a major in education, or in a subject matter field appropriate to the position as indicated above (1), and directly related work experience that provided knowledge skills and abilities directly related to the duties described. - For positions in Child Development Facilities: The education must have been in child development, early childhood education, home economics (early childhood emphasis), elementary education, special education or other fields appropriate to the position to be filled. 4. In addition to the basic requirements stated above the following is required: 12 months of experience in the same or similar work equivalent to at least the next lower grade or level requiring application of the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position to be filled. Experience in managing an entire cycle of operation of an early childhood program, including budgeting; facility management; supply management; program development; implementation; selection, training, and supervision of personnel; and curriculum oversight. The ability to plan and organize work, analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data and recognize solutions. Comprehensive oral and communications skills and analytical writing skills. Ability to present ideas and proposals to a variety of audiences.

Education

Proof of education is required at the time of application.

Please see the Applicant information kit for additional information on education.

Contacts

• Address DU-NAF-W6CCAA US ARMY GARRISON FT JACKSON DO NOT MAIL Fort Jackson, SC 29207 US
• Name: CHRA NAF C2SC - Recruitment Branch
• Phone: 0000000000
• Email: [email protected]