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The purpose of the Child Development Center (DCD) Director position is to administer a center based developmentally appropriate early childhood program for children of eligible patrons. Eligible applicants must be currently residing on the Island of Oahu.
Learn more about this agency05/06/2021 to 05/19/2021
$54,554 - $58,185 per year
Locality Pay Included, Dependent Upon Experience
NF 4
To apply for this job, you must live within a 50 mile radius of one of these locations.
No
Not required
NoNot Applicable
Permanent
Full-time - Full Time
Competitive
05
Yes
Yes
21028-1CYP
600738000
The CDC Director is responsible for the administration of the facility to include implementation of developmentally appropriate programs, budgeting and financial management, personnel management, program operations, and compliance, among other tasks. These tasks are summarized below.
Program Management
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 (DoD), Department of Navy (DoN), and local policies and standards. Recommends modification of higher-level program goals and interprets and applies child development philosophy/principles and DoN policies based on patron needs and program evaluation and assessment.
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.
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.
Personnel Management
Responsible for the supervision of employees and volunteers. Supervisory responsibilities may include supervision of the Assistant Director, Program Leaders, Program Assistants, Operations Clerk(s), Cook(s), Food Service Workers, and Custodian(s). If the CDC has one or more annex facility, the CDC Director will also supervise the CDC Program Supervisor.
Oversees the development of a 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. Monitors schedule to ensure that program meets the required child to adult ratios and that over-staffing is avoided.
Provides clear 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 collaboratively with the Training and Curriculum (T&C) Specialist to identify training needs of employees, provide or make provisions for training to accomplish those needs, and assess application of training. Ensures that the T&C Specialist provides training in early childhood methods and child development to ensure the effective implementation of established curriculum and developmental programming. Ensures training is competency-based and tied to career progression.
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. Works collaboratively 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).
Compliance
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). Takes action to obtain and retain DoD certification and NAEYC accreditation. Takes action to implement recommendations or correct deficiencies resulting from inspections or accreditation visits. Prepares responses to inspection reports. Ensures the development and implementation of the established curriculum. 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. Ensures compliance with the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). Ensures food service operations provide nutritionally balanced meals and snacks in accordance with USDA guidelines.
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.
Knowledge Required by the Position
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 regulations, instructions and procedures pertaining to military child care.
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; DoH, 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.
Skill working with military families and an understanding of military lifestyles is preferred.
Ability to supervise others, exercise sound business skills and provide positive personnel management.
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 skiills, and provide positive personnel management
Supervisory Controls
Works under the general supervision of the designated CYP Director with Oversight. Supervisor provides only administrative guidance of overall program objectives. The incumbent is expected to plan, administer and execute responsibilities and duties with little guidance. Work is reviewed in terms of overall effectiveness and successful operation of the program, compliance with policies and regulations, and patron and command satisfaction. The incumbent plans and carries out various phases and projects of the program and handles conflicts and deviations in accordance with instructions and policies. Supervisor periodically checks operation to ensure that the program is responsive to the needs of participants and that the program objectives are achieved. Problems requiring technical guidance may be referred to the supervisor or a higher authority for review and action as appropriate.
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.
A selection may be made from the resumes/applications received at the first cut-off date. Some positions have special requirements. Selection may be tentative pending the completion of the satisfactory employment reference checks and receipt of proof of education (where applicable). Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period. Salary is commensurate with experience and/or education.
Reasonable accommodations are provided to applicants with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Manager at 422-3784. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case by case basis.
Military Spousal Preference (MSP): 1. The MSP Certification Form must be completed and attached to application at time of submission. 2. Military Spousal Preference applies to all positions in pay bands NF 1-3, CY positions, and equivalent Crafts and Trades position for which qualified.
Veterans Preference (VET): You must request for preference at the time you submit your application and attach a copy of your DD214 member page four to certify eligibility.
All required documents submitted for this position must indicate the announcement number, position title and full name of the applicant on each document.
Condition of employment: selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer within the first 30 days of employment. This is the DoD standard methods of payment of personnel.
All positions require a satisfactory completion of a National Agency Check (NAC) or equivalent background check.
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Using the qualifications of the positions, a predetermined Ranking and Rating Criteria of knowledge, skills and abilities will be used for each application. Applicants who do not meet the qualifications required will not be interviewed and interviews may be limited to best qualified applicants.
Management reserves the right to consider and make additional hiring selections, for this specific position, from the certified list of eligible candidates within 90 days of the closing date of this job announcement.
Proof of Education (transcripts if qualifying based on education)
If claiming Veteran’s Preference Page 4 of DD 214 is required, showing reason for discharge and re-entry codes
Military Spousal Preference (MSP) Form and Military Orders Including Page 2.
Last Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50, if applicable
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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