Job opening: Child Development Center Director - PMRF
Salary: $31 - 35 per hour
Published at: Feb 02 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
The purpose of the Child Development Center Director with Oversight is to administer a developmentally appropriate program for eligible children of patrons and oversee all installation Child and Youth Programs (CYPs). The incumbent provides oversight of all installation CY programs and works with all installation CYP Directors to ensure that the CYP functions as one unit through implementation of an organizational structure that promotes communication among programs, information and resources.
Duties
Major Duties and Responsibilities Include, but are not limited to:
The CDC Director with Oversight is responsible for the administration of the facility and for oversight of the installation CY programs. Major duties and responsibilities include implementation of developmentally appropriate programs, budgeting and financial management, personnel management, program operations, compliance, and CYP Oversight, among other tasks. These tasks are summarized below.
Program Management (includes, but not limited to:)
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.
Maintains liaison with local institutions and community organizations to stay abreast of trends and changes in the community.
Interacts professionally with employees, parents, volunteers and local installation command personnel.
Participates actively and positively in managing and resolving issues.
Budgeting and Financial Management
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.
Ensures compliance with all regulations governing the use of appropriated and non-appropriated funds.
Adheres to authorized methods of acquisition.
Personnel Management (includes, but not limited to):
Responsible for the supervision of employees and volunteers. Supervisory responsibilities may include supervision of the installation CYP Directors, CYP Training Specialists, Teen Coordinator, Sports Coordinator, Teen/Sports Coordinator, Assistant Director, Program Leaders, Program Assistants, Operations Clerk(s), Cook(s), Food Service Workers, and Custodian(s).
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 and carries out all established EEO objectives and policies in matters of personnel management and supervision and communicates support of these policies to subordinates.
Ensures all employees follow safety, health, nutrition, and risk management policies and procedures.
Program Operations
Gives input into the development of CYP standard operating procedures (SOPs) as required for the efficient operation and management of facility and programs. Ensures implementation of these SOPs.
Ensures distribution of the CYP employee and parent handbooks.
Ensures program spaces are fully utilized. Works collaboratively with the person responsible for maintaining the Central Waiting List (CWL) to ensure vacancies within the SAC program are filled quickly.
Compliance (includes, but not limited to:)
Ensures 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).
Prepares responses to inspection reports.
Ensures the development and implementation of established curriculums.
Implements and supports policies and procedures to ensure compliance with health, fire, safety, facility, and program regulatory guidance and standards.
Responsible for compliance with child abuse and neglect reporting requirements.
CYP Program Oversight (includes, but not limited to:)
Compiles program statistical data for reports and data calls and keeps command abreast of trends, policy changes, program deficiencies and needs for the installation CYP.
Ensures program spaces are fully utilized.
Coordinates with installation CYP Directors to ensure an installation Parent Participation Plan, including a Parent Involvement Board (PIB) that includes parents and representatives from CDC, CDR, SAC, and YP as applicable to each installation is implemented.
Coordinates a joint CYP Inclusion Action Team at the installation.
Responsible for coordinating the issuance of an installation wide fee letter.
Compiles program statistical data for reports and data calls.
Coordinates with installation CYP Directors on the development of single installation SOPs, CYP Professional Handbook and a parent handbook for the CYP for efficient operation and management of facility and programs.
Ensures fluid communication among CYPs on the installation.
Additional Responsibilities
Serves as a mandatory reporter to Family Advocacy and Child Protective Services as prescribed by local policy in the case of suspected incidences of child abuse and neglect.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- 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 have or be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
- 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.
- Must be able to satisfactorily complete all additional Child Care checks in accordance with PL 101-647 and DoDI 1402.05.
Qualifications
Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.
This is a dual-hatted position with both CDC Oversight and Training & Curriculum Responsibilities. Incumbent serves primarily in an oversight capacity with collateral duties of the Training & Curriculum specialist. You will serve as a lead participant in achieving and maintaining DoD certification and national accreditation or equivalent. Ensures compliance with law, policies, and regulations applicable to DoD CY programs. Notifies supervisor of health, fire, and safety compliance concerns. You will ensure training and professional development requirements are met for CYP Professionals. Plan and deliver training, provide classroom/program support, mentor the team, and ensure compliance with accreditation requirements, fire, safety, and sanitation rules and regulations.
Knowledge Required by the Position (includes, but not limited to:)
Professional 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 DOD, DON, local and state child regulations, instructions and procedures pertaining to military child care.
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.
Knowledge of financial management, budgeting, and purchasing as it pertains to a child development program.
Skill in program planning, organizing and coordinating to devise and carry out a variety of program components.
Skill in interpersonal communication and leadership skills to facilitate and organize a collaborative and cohesive installation CYP team.
Ability to supervise others.
Ability to exercise sound business skills.
Ability to provide positive personnel management.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, and possess strong interpersonal communication skills.
Scope and Effect
The incumbent is responsible for planning and implementing a developmentally appropriate CYP through the administration, operation and direction of a CDC, which may include annex facilities. A variety of different types of services are provided, each requiring special planning and management skills.
The incumbent is responsible for ensuring that the CYP operates in compliance with the MCCA; DODINST 6060.2, 6060.3 and 6060.4; OPNAVINST 1700.9 series; accreditation criteria for NAEYC, NAFCC, COA; BGCA and 4-H standards; and any applicable Federal, State, and local instructions, standards, policies and regulations.
The incumbent plans, develops, assesses and implements all program components and services offered; establishes short and long range objectives for the training program; initiates and coordinates inspections that comply with OPNAVINST 1700.9 series; researches and implements child educational practices and procedures to ensure safe, developmentally appropriate programming; develops triennial assessment of command annual customer survey regarding child care needs; develops criteria and methods for the evaluation of the effectiveness of child programs and activities being provided; coordinates and maintains documentation of program inspections; and implements corrective action plans. The incumbent obtains special funding resources to offset costs to provide extra services. The incumbent ensures command personnel are able to complete mission requirements knowing that their children are cared for in a safe and secure environment.
Physical Demands
The incumbent may be required to do considerable walking, standing, bending, stooping and/or be able lift and carry up to 40 pounds. The incumbent may be required to drive an automobile when visiting other CYP sites (to include driving a government vehicle while transporting children to and from activities).
The majority of the work will be done in the CDC facility, including classroom settings or activity areas, and no special, physical demands are made upon the incumbent.
Work Environment
The work involves every day risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of a wide variety of child activities, programs, and services, such as exposure to disease or injuries from lifting children or supplies up to 40 pounds. Office areas are adequately lighted, heated and ventilated. The incumbent may work an uncommon tour of duty to include evenings and weekends.
Education
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES:
- Program directors must meet the qualification requirements outlined in the OPM Group Coverage Qualification Standards for Professional and Scientific Positions and the Individual Occupational Requirements for the General Education and Training Series, (1701).
- In accordance with DoDI 6060.2, an incumbent must have one of the following:
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.
OR
A Master's degree in the related field of study AND minimum of 1 year professional experience working with children.
OR
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 full time experience working with children and/or youth.
Contacts
- Address PMRF Barking Sands
620 Main Street
Honolulu, HI 96818
US
- Name: Navy Region Hawaii NAF HRO
- Phone: (808) 422-3784
- Email: [email protected]
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