Child Development Center Director (Medium or Large)

Summary The purpose of the Child Development Center (CDC) Director position is to administer a Medium/Large center based developmentally appropriate early childhood program for up to 200+ children of eligible patrons. A variety of child care services are provided in accordance with demand and availability of funding to include full-time child development programs for ages six weeks through five years, emergency care, special needs care, annex facility, and extended hours care. Navy Child and Youth Programs professionals make a difference every day in the lives of our military families. Confident children are safe and in good care, they can concentrate on fulfilling their responsibilities. What we do truly matters! We're worldwide: we are in 19 states including Hawaii and other exciting locations in Bahrain, Cuba, Guam, Italy, Japan, Korea, Singapore, and Spain. Advancement: No degree? No experience? Let us train you. Plus, we'll help pay for industry certification or college courses. Advantages: Competitive wages, *employee fee discount, a variety of work schedules, amazing health insurance, retirement savings, and paid time off are just a few of the perks of working here! *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. The 100 percent discount will apply to the child with the highest fee. If a household has two CYP employees, each employee is eligible for a 100 percent discount for one child, with a 25 percent discount for each additional child. The discount will apply to children enrolled full-time or part-time in a Child Development Center, 24/7 Center, School Age Care program or Family Child Care program. The discount is for any installation full-time, part-time, and flexible staff member working a minimum average of 15 hours per week. CNRNDW Naval Support Activity Annapolis, N96Major Duties: Duties include but not limited to: Program Management Provides program oversight and accountability for the performance of employees and the safety of children in Medium/Large CDC with over 200 children enrolled in accordance with Department of War (DoW), 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. Budgeting and Financial Management 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. Program Operations 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. Facility Operations Management Ensures facility and grounds are well maintained in accordance with Department of War (DoW), Department of Navy (DoN), and local policies and standards. Ensures CCTV, intercoms, telecommunications, security access points, egress points, and computer systems are functioning properly. Follows established protocols to resolve issues, initiate trouble calls, report faulty/broken equipment, and respond to data calls. Determines adequacy of facilities and identifies additional facility needs. Initiates work requests, coordinating and seeking approval for facility needs from routine maintenance to major renovation or construction. Establish and use satellite location to support programming when space is needed. Monitors all renovation and construction projects within the facility. Interactions and Relationships 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. Assists in establishing a program environment, which sustains participant interest and promotes positive interactions with other children, youth and adults. Models appropriate behaviors and techniques for working with adults, children and youth. Compliance 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. Ensures program accreditation and DoW certification requirements are met by monitoring programs in good standing. Uses the Inspection Management System (IMS) to track and document local inspections, mitigate issues and complete local inspection follow up to include tracking of evidence, extensions, exceptions, and corrective actions. Complies with DoW, DoN, and local policies and standards. Routinely inspects assets, to include vehicles and takes steps to ensure ongoing maintenance is scheduled and completed. Ensures compliance and adherence to the standards and criteria developed by the DoW, DON, and/or CNIC policy, regulations, and procedures and accreditation criteria. Implements recommendations or corrective actions to address discrepancies or findings from inspections or accreditation visits. Prepares responses to inspection reports. Follows-up to ensure complete and quality resolution of discrepancies. A complete list of duties and responsibilities will be provided at the time of hire.