Location: Naval Air Station Whidbey Island - Regatta CDC
Pay Grade: NF-1701-04
Employee privileges include shopping privileges at the Navy Exchange and access to base facilities such as gyms, recreation centers, restaurants, and discount tickets to sporting and entertainment events.
Brief Description of Duties: The purpose of the Child Development Center (CDC) Director is to administer a center-based, developmentally appropriate Early Childhood Program for children of eligible patrons. The CDC Director is responsible for the administration of the facility to include implementation of developmentally appropriate programs, budgeting and financial management, personnel management, program operations, and compliance. Administration includes the direction and operation of a large (200+ children) CDC. Services are in accordance with demand and availability of funding to include full-time child development programs for ages birth to school-age years, emergency care, special needs care, developmental assessments, and extensive staff training and parent education programs.
Qualification Requirements: Incumbent must have the following qualifications to be considered:
• A 4-year degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, Special Education, Home Economics (early childhood emphasis) or related field of study AND 3 years of full time experience working with children and/or youth;
• OR A Master’s degree in the related fields of study listed above, AND a minimum of 1 year professional experience working with children or youth;
• OR A combination of education and experience appropriate to the position, plus appropriate experience or additional coursework that provides knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study described above AND 3 years of full time experience working with children or youth. (at least 24 hours of 300+ level coursework related to the field of study is required)
Knowledge of and skill in applying both Federal and State laws governing the detection and purchasing as it pertains to a child and youth program. Knowledge of facility design, functional use, maintenance concepts, and other regulations relative to government military Child Development Centers. Ability to identify and respond properly to emergencies including evacuations, child illness, and physical and emotional disorders. Must possess strong supervisory and business skills and ability to provide positive personnel management. Strong leadership skills to facilitate and organize a collaborative and cohesive center. Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, and possess strong the interpersonal communication skills necessary in a diverse workplace.
Conditions of Employment: Position is subject to special immunization requirements as a condition of employment when working with children. Must pass a pre-employment physical, provide evidence of immunizations, and be free from communicable disease. (In accordance with recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), which includes the influenza vaccine). This position is subject to both pre-employment and random drug testing as a condition of employment.
Please note: Marijuana is a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act and therefore use of marijuana is illegal under Federal law regardless of State laws. A positive drug test result for marijuana (or any other drug tested for) will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and ineligibility to apply for a position within the Department of Defense for 6 months from the date of the drug test.
Must be able to stand, squat, sit, kneel, bend, crawl and lift up to 40 pounds up to 8 hours per day. Must be willing to work nights, weekends, split shifts, early morning and late night as program needs dictate. Actual work schedule hours will vary based on program needs.
As required by Executive Order 14043, Federal employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee’s duty location or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by law. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination by November 22, 2021 or before appointment or onboarding with CNIC, if after November 22. CNIC will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request of CNIC a legally required exception from this requirement.
Other Information: Participation in the Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within 30 days of employment is required. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee’s eligibility to work in the United States. The Department of the Navy (DON) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor.
Advancement Opportunities: Fleet & Family Readiness Programs is a worldwide enterprise as far-reaching as Europe & Japan with career opportunities in business, fitness, recreation, childcare, hospitality management, housing, food services, or human services. Gain valuable experience and benefit from our mentoring and employee development programs. Where do you want to go today?
Apply online: Interested applicants may apply on USAJobs: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/625121300 OR email to: CP-personnel.cnrnw@navy.mil, or fax at 360-396-5445. Mandatory documents required for this position include: Resume, Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306), High School Diploma/GED and other related documentation (i.e. College Transcripts/degree, CPR Cert, etc.).
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