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Job opening: Child and Youth Program Assistant Director

Salary: $33 - 43 per hour
Published at: Oct 10 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
The purpose of the Child Development Center (CDC) Assistant Director position is to support the CDC Director in daily program business and operations by providing a targeted emphasis on facility and fiscal responsibilities. The CDC Assistant Director provides oversight and accountability of assigned staff during all hours of program operation. This includes providing oversight of operational and fiscal requirements and supporting emerging requirements as needed.

Duties

Duties include but are not limited to:

Requirements

  • Must satisfactorily complete all background checks for child care positions, including fingerprint checks, a Tier 1 with Child Care check, and a State Criminal History Repository (SCHR) check.
  • 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.
  • Satisfactorily complete all background checks in accordance with PL 101-647 to include National Agency Check with Written Inquiries (NACI).
  • 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.
  • Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required.
  • 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.

Qualifications

A qualified applicant must posess: Two years of full-time experience working with children and/or youth and Masters degree as appropriate OR Two years of specialized experience teaching children or similar work equivalent to at least the next lower grade A qualified should also possess: 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). Skill working with military families and an understanding of military lifestyles is preferred. 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.

Education

A Master's degree or two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such degree in Child Development, or related field, which can include Recreation, Youth Recreation, Physical Education, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Early Childhood Education, Psychology, Social Work, Home Economics with an emphasis in Human Development or other degrees as appropriate AND 2 years of full-time experience working with children and/or youth.

OR

Two years of specialized experience teaching children 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.

Contacts

  • Address Naval Air Station Patuxent River 47402 Buse Rd Bldg 467 Patuxent River, MD 20670 US
  • Name: NDW NAF HR
  • Email: [email protected]

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