Child Development Center Director

Responsibilities

• Applies professional knowledge of child development principles to supervise the CDC's developmental programming.
• Ensures implementation of a developmentally appropriate program that promotes the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth of children in the age categories served.
• Provides program oversight and accountability for the performance of employees and the safety of children in accordance with Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Navy (DoN), and local policies and standards.
• Recommends modification of higher-level program goals and interprets and applies child development philosophy/principles and DoN policies based on patron needs and program evaluation and assessment.
• Ensures the development, implementation, and analysis of surveys and needs assessments of staff and patrons to ensure appropriate programming and hours of operation.
• Collects and maintains up-to-date statistical data for planning and reporting purposes in accordance with higher headquarters and statutory requirements to maximize spaces and ensure resources accommodate the needs of command personnel, including hours of operation and programming needs.
• Maintains liaison with local institutions and community organizations to stay abreast of trends and changes in the community.
• Interacts professionally with employees, parents, volunteers, and local installation command personnel.
• Actively and positively participates in managing and resolving issues with parents, volunteers, and/or employees.

Budgeting and Financial Management

• Develops integrated budget input, conducts written analysis of budget variances, 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 compliance with all regulations governing the use of appropriated and nonappropriated funds.
• Adheres to authorized methods of acquisition.

Personnel Management

• Supervises employees and volunteers, ensuring proper and timely initiation and implementation of all personnel actions related to selection, assignments, training, promotions, disciplinary actions, and recognition.
• Supports and carries out all established EEO objectives and policies in matters of personnel management and supervision.
• Ensures all employees follow safety, health, and risk management policies and procedures.
• Oversees the development of a staffing schedule in accordance with established ratios and group sizes and coordinates use of employees who work across CY programs with other installation CYP Directors.
• Establishes local performance standards for employees and volunteers and evaluates performance.
• Provides clear guidance to employees and volunteers regarding compliance with standards and execution of management directives.
• Receives and ensures resolution of complaints related to personnel and takes disciplinary action as necessary.
• Works collaboratively with the Training and Curriculum (T&C) Specialist to identify training needs of employees, ensuring training is competency-based and tied to career progression.
• Encourages and facilitates the pursuit of continuing higher education.

Program Operations

• Provides input into the development of CYP standard operating procedures (SOPs) for efficient operation and management of facilities and programs.
• Collaborates with other CYP Directors to establish and implement a combined Parent Involvement Board (PIB).
• Contributes to the development of CYP employee and parent handbooks and ensures their distribution.
• Ensures that available program spaces are fully utilized.
• Works collaboratively with the person responsible for maintaining the Central Waiting List (CWL) to ensure vacancies are filled quickly.

Compliance

• Ensures compliance with standards and criteria developed by the DoN, DoD, the Military Child Care Act (MCCA), and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
• Ensures the development and implementation of the established curriculum.
• Responsible for compliance with child abuse and neglect reporting requirements.
• Ensures compliance with the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
• Ensures food service operations provide nutritionally balanced meals and snacks in accordance with USDA guidelines.

Additional Responsibilities

• Serves as a mandatory reporter to Family Advocacy and Child Protective Services.
• A complete list of duties and responsibilities will be provided at the time of hire.