Child Development Center Director - Small or Medium CDC - Capodichino

Child Development Center Director - Small or Medium CDC - Capodichino

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The purpose of the Child Development Center (CDC) Director position is to administer a center based developmentally appropriate early childhood program for children of eligible patrons. Administration includes the direction and operation of a small (up to 99 children) or a medium (100-199 children) CDC.

Responsibilities

• Apply professional knowledge of child development principles to supervise the CDC's developmental programming.
• Ensure implementation of a developmentally appropriate program that promotes the social, emotional, physical and cognitive growth of children in the age categories served.
• Provide program oversight and accountability for the performance of employees and the safety of children in accordance with Department of Defense, Department of Navy, and local policies and standards.
• Ensure the development, implementation and analysis of surveys and needs assessments of staff and patrons to ensure appropriate programming and hours of operation.
• Collect and maintain 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.
• Maintain liaison with local institutions and community organizations to stay abreast of trends and changes in the community.

Qualifications

• 3 years of fulltime experience working with children and/or youth and appropriate education OR a combination of education and experience.
• 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 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; DoN, 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• Must be a US Citizen.

A complete list of duties and responsibilities will be provided at the time of hire.