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Child Development Center Assistant Director

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Summary

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, including oversight of operational and fiscal requirements and supporting emerging requirements as needed.

Duties

• 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, adhering 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, including 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 including administrative, food program, and facilities positions.
• Initiates and implements personnel actions and supports the CDC Director to assure quality related to selection, assignments, training, promotions, disciplinary actions, and recognition of employees and volunteers.
• Supports all established Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) objectives and policies in matters of personnel management.
• 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 that sustains participant interest and promotes positive interactions.
• 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.

Requirements – Conditions of Employment

• 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. A positive drug test or failure to submit for testing may become the basis for removal from this position.

Qualifications

A qualified applicant must possess:

• Two years of full‑time experience working with children and/or youth and a Master's degree as appropriate.
• OR two years of specialized experience teaching children or similar work equivalent to at least the next lower grade.

A qualified applicant 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 for 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).
• 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, part‑day preschool, 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, 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 in Child Development or a related field (e.g., Recreation, Youth Recreation, Physical Education, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Early Childhood Education, Psychology, Social Work, Home Economics) AND two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such degree, or two years of full‑time experience working with children and/or youth is required. Alternatively, two years of specialized experience teaching children or similar work equivalent to the next lower grade or level is acceptable.

Additional Information

Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. The use of illegal drugs is not tolerated, and a positive drug test may result in penalties up to removal from Federal Service. Marijuana is a Schedule I controlled substance; a positive test will result in immediate withdrawal of the tentative job offer and ineligibility to apply for a position within the Department of Defense for six months. All individuals involved in child care services on a Department of Navy (DON) installation must complete the Installation Records Check (IRC), which includes background checks in various federal databases. Conducting automatic disqualifiers for serious offenses is part of the process. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, advocating for American ideals, and upholding the rule of law and the Constitution.

Seniority Level

• Director

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Administrative