Job Summary

The purpose of the Child Development Center (CDC) Director position is to administer a large center based developmentally appropriate early childhood program for over 200 children of eligible patrons. A variety of childcare 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.

Job Description

Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs. 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. Skill working with military families and an understanding of military lifestyles is preferred. 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.