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.
Duties include but not limited to: Program Management Provides program oversight and accountability for the performance of employees and the safety of children in a 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 bachelor's degree or higher 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; education must include courses in a child-related field and total minimum of 24 higher level semester hours.
In addition, three years of full-time experience working with children and/or youth is required.
Casey.l.jacobs10.naf@us.navy.mil · (901) 410-7728
This position is with Commander, Navy Installations Command, Department of the Navy.
The posted pay range is $97307 – $120014/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-17.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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