Child Development Center Director

The purpose of the Child Development Center (CDC) Director position is to administer a medium / large center based developmentally appropriate early childhood program for over 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.

Qualifications

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. A qualified candidate possesses the following: A bachelor's or higher 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; or a combination of education and experience. 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 DoW, 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 child care. Knowledge of financial, budget, resource management practices and principles, and analytical and evaluative methods and techniques. Skill in educating, counseling, and advising child care 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.