Child Development Center Director, NF-1701-04

OPEN DATE: 11 December 2015
FIRST CUT-OFF: 18 December 2015
CLOSING DATE: 8 January 2016

INTRODUCTION:
This position is located at the Child and Youth Programs (CYP), Morale Welfare Recreation Department, Naval Base Guam.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
The Child Development Center (CDC) Director with Oversight is responsible for the administration of the facility and for oversight of the installation CY programs. Major duties and responsibilities include implementation of developmentally appropriate programs, budgeting and financial management, personnel management, program operations, compliance, and CYP Oversight, among other tasks. These tasks are summarized below. 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 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. Participates actively and positively in managing and resolving issues with parents, volunteers and/or employees. 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. Ensures compliance with all regulations governing the use of appropriated and nonappropriated funds. Adheres to authorized methods of acquisition. Responsible for the supervision of employees and volunteers. Supervisory responsibilities may include supervision of the installation CYP Directors, CYP Training Specialists, Teen Coordinator, Sports Coordinator, Teen/Sports Coordinator, 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. 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. Supports and carries out all established EEO objectives and policies in matters of personnel management and supervision and communicates support of these policies to subordinates. 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 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. 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. 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. Encourages and facilitates the pursuit of continuing higher education, including the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or college-level classes. 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. Ensures distribution of the CYP employee and parent handbooks. Ensures that program spaces are fully utilized. Works collaboratively with the person responsible for maintaining the Central Waiting List (CWL) to ensure vacancies within the SAC program are filled quickly. 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. Compiles program statistical data for reports and data calls and keeps command abreast of trends, policy changes, program deficiencies and needs for the installation CYP. 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 and ensures program spaces are fully utilized. Coordinates with all installation CYP Directors to ensure an installation Parent Participation Plan, including a Parent Involvement Board (PIB) that includes parents and representatives from CDC, CDR, SAC, and YP as applicable to each installation is implemented. Coordinates a joint CYP Inclusion Action Team at the installation. Responsible for coordinating the issuance of an installation-wide fee letter. Compiles program statistical data for reports and data calls. Coordinates with all installation CYP Directors the use of employees across the CYP, including the development and use of a singular staffing schedule when applicable to ensure efficient use of employees across the CY program. 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 that the CYP Training Specialist positions develop targeted, integrated training plans that accounts for the common and unique training needs of staff across the CYP. Coordinates with all installation CYP Directors the development of single installation SOPs, CYP professional Handbook and a parent handbook for the CYP for efficient operation and management of facility and programs. Ensures fluid communication among CYPs on the installation. 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. 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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. 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. This position is subject to both pre-employment and random drug testing as a condition of employment. Must pass a pre-employment physical, provide evidence of immunization and be free from communicable disease. Must possess a valid state drivers license. Satisfactorily complete all background checks in accordance with PL 101-647 to include National Agency Check with Written Inquiries (NACI). Must satisfactorily obtain and maintain required training certificates or credentials required by federal, state or National Accreditation institutions. Must satisfactorily obtain or complete required training certificates and maintain certifications or credentials required by federal, state or National Accreditation institutions utilized as part of DOD’s Child and Youth Programs.

HOW TO APPLY:
Open to all interested applicants. Submit NAF Employment Application or resume to NAF Human Resources Office, Bldg 203 Halsey Drive, Nimitz Hill, Piti, Guam. Current NAF employees may apply by submitting an “Internal Application” (NAFHRO FM-01) to the NAF Human Resources Office (NAF HRO). Applications may also be submitted via email to M-GU-JRM-NAFHRO-N9@fe.navy.mil. We reserve the right to close this position without further announcement. All applications MUST be submitted to the NAF HRO by closing date on the announcement in order to be considered. Due to volume of applications received, applicants may not be notified of non-selection.

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