Navy Region Naval District Washington Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR) · 6 hours ago
Child Development Center Director (Med/Large)
Patuxent River, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
4+ years expNavy Region Naval District Washington Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR) is seeking a Child Development Center Director to oversee a large early childhood program for over 200 children. The role involves managing staff, ensuring compliance with policies, and delivering developmentally appropriate programs to promote children's growth.
Military
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Plans, assigns, monitors, observes, and assesses ongoing staff work based on priorities, difficulty, complexity, and requirements of assignments, and staff capabilities. Sets and adjusts short-term and long-term priorities
Leads the hiring process, initiating timely recruitment and selection of staff required to fill vacancies. Ensures staff receives proper training to fulfill requirements of their positions
Prepares and adjusts staff schedules considering the needs of the work area and the experience, training, and demonstrated abilities of the assigned staff. Ensure necessary support and resources are applied to effectively meet organization and customer needs
Provides subordinate supervisors and staff with direction and determinations regarding policies, procedures, and guidelines. Establishes local performance standards and requirements for employees and volunteers. Observes and monitors staff performance
Conducts annual performance reviews of staff
Provides clear guidance to employees and volunteers regarding compliance with standards and execution of management directives
Ensures all employees follow safety, health, and risk management policies and procedures
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
Provides program oversight and accountability for the performance of employees and the safety of children in a large CDC with over 200 children enrolled in accordance with Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Navy (DoN), and local policies and standards
Establishes policies and procedures for accomplishment of age-appropriate programs to all children through individual and group developmental and educational settings to stimulate and sustain social, emotional, cognitive and physical growth of children
Ensures implementation of a developmentally appropriate program that promotes the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth of children in the age categories served
Ensures the development and implementation of the established curriculum
Establishes 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. This may include hours of operation and programming needs of the military community
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
Conducts studies and surveys to evaluate program effectiveness and cost efficiency
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 program meets established financial goals
Ensures compliance with all regulations governing the use of appropriated and nonappropriated funds
Develops, administers and evaluates an ongoing program of individual and group developmental and educational activities for staff implementation and execution
Establishes review systems for the organization that make certain government needs are met and validated, and that economy and quality of operations are maintained or improved
Provides input into the development of CYP standard operating procedures (SOPs) as required for the efficient operation and management of facility and programs. Oversees implementation of these SOPs
Works collaboratively with other CYP Directors in establishing and implementing combined Parent Involvement Board (PIB) that includes parents and representatives from the CDC, Child and Youth Education Services (CYES), Family Child Care (FCC), School Age Care (SAC), and Youth Program (as applicable to each installation). Maintains an active program of parental involvement to include a PIB, parent education opportunities, and activities that provide parents with opportunities to participate
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
Mastery knowledge of child development theory, methodology, and practices relating to physical, intellectual, social and special education needs and center management
Mastery 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 childcare
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 pertaining to military childcare
Knowledge of financial, budget, resource management practices and principles, and analytical and evaluative methods and techniques
Skill in educating, counseling, and advising childcare professionals and parents; assessing training and children's developmental needs
Skill in effectively organizing and utilizing community resources within the program framework to augment the program to meet installation objectives
Ability to analyze, plan and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources
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
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
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
Preferred
Skill working with military families and an understanding of military lifestyles is preferred
Company
Navy Region Naval District Washington Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR)
OUR VISION Deliver dynamic, innovative, and integrated programs and services that inspire Sailors and Navy families to thrive throughout their military life cycle.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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