Navy Region Northwest Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR) ยท 11 hours ago
Child Development Center Director with CYP Oversight
Everett, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expNavy Region Northwest Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR) is seeking a Child Development Center Director with CYP Oversight to administer a developmentally appropriate child development program and oversee all installation Child and Youth Programs. The role involves supervising staff, managing budgets, ensuring compliance with regulations, and promoting the growth of children in the program.
CommunitiesGovernmentMilitary
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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 the 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
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
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 with parents, volunteers and/or employees
Develops integrated budget input 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
Responsible for the supervision of employees and volunteers
Ensures proper and timely initiation and implementation of all personnel actions
Supports and carries out established EEO objectives and policies
Ensures all employees follow safety, health, nutrition, and risk management policies and procedures
Oversees the development of a staffing schedule in accordance with established ratios and group sizes
Establishes local performance standards for employees and volunteers using established standards and requirements and evaluates performance
Provides clear guidance to employees and volunteers regarding compliance with standards and execution of management directives
Works collaboratively with the Training and Curriculum (T&C) Specialist to identify training needs of employees
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
Gives input into the development of CYP standard operating procedures (SOPs) as required for the efficient operation and management of facility and programs
Ensures distribution of the CYP employee and parent handbooks
Ensures that program spaces are fully utilized
Ensures compliance with and is assessed by adherence to standards
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)
Executes a child placement system, including a central enrollment registry when installations are located in the same geographical vicinity and a single Central Waiting List (CWL) for ages birth to 12 for the entire CYP program or geographical vicinity
Coordinates with installation CYP Directors to ensure an installation Parent Participation Plan
Coordinates a joint CYP Inclusion Action Team at the installation
Compiles program statistical data for reports and data calls
Ensures that CYP Training Specialist(s) assigned to the installation are utilized across the CYP effectively in accordance with CYP Management Standards
Initiates a CYP-wide training program by ensuring the CYP Training Specialist positions develop targeted, integrated training plans that account for the common and unique training needs of staff across the CYP
Serves as the liaison with the Regional Program Manager on all CYP issues
Coordinates and maintains documentation for Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) and Multi-Disciplinary Team Inspections and is responsible for timely corrective actions plans
Qualification
Required
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 successfully obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance as needed
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
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
Appropriate education and 4 years of full-time experience working with children and/or youth or combination of education and experience appropriate to the position
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, exercise sound business skills and ability to provide positive personnel management
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, and possess strong interpersonal communication skills
A bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Child Development, Elementary Education, Special Education (concentration in ECE), Home Economics (early childhood emphasis), Child Care Administration or related field of study and four years of full-time experience working with children and/or youth
OR A combination of education and experience; education must include courses in a child-related field and total minimum of 24 higher level semester hours. In addition, four years of full-time experience working with children and/or youth is required
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)
A copy of your H.S. diploma, GED, or college transcripts (showing degree awarded/conferred) MUST be submitted when applying
Benefits
CYP EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS: Each eligible installation Navy CYP employee will receive a 100 percent discount for the first child enrolled and a 25 percent discount for each additional child enrolled.
Company
Navy Region Northwest Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR)
OUR VISION Deliver dynamic, innovative, and integrated programs and services that inspire Sailors and US Navy families to thrive throughout their military life cycle.
501-1000 employees
Funding
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