CYS Assistant Facility Director NF-04.

Duties

• Serves as a first level supervisor for assigned staff and assists the Director in the supervision of the day-to-day operation of the program/activity.
• Reports and works directly with the Director with minimum supervision.
• Assists with providing program oversight and accountability for the performance of employees, the safety of children, and customer needs.
• Supervises staff to include assigning work, conducting performance reviews, and approving leave.
• Establishes local performance standards for employees and volunteers using established standards and requirements and rates employees' performance.
• Ensures facility complies with health, fire, safety, USDA, and program regulatory guidance and standards.
• Observes program participants and identifies signs of illness, abuse or neglect, emotional distress, and follows mandated reporting protocols.
• In conjunction with the Director ensures compliance with standards, criteria, and laws to obtain and retain DoD certification and national accreditation.
• Assists with taking action to implement recommendations or correct deficiencies.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree or advanced degree in child development, early childhood education, elementary or secondary education, home economics (early childhood emphasis), elementary education, special education, or other fields appropriate to the position. For positions in Child Development Facilities: The education must have been in child development, early childhood education, home economics (early childhood emphasis), elementary education, special education or other fields appropriate to the position to be filled such as directly related behavioral science.

OR one of the following combinations of education and experience:

Option 1: 24 semester hours in the majors stated above or a related field, plus all of the following experience:

• 12 months experience working in group programs with children/youth as well as demonstrated knowledge in theories and principals of child growth/youth development of which 6 months must be in a supervisory position.
• The McCormick Credential.

Option 2: 24 semester hours in the majors stated above or a related field, plus all of the following experience:

• At least 12 months experience working in group programs with children/youth as well as demonstrated knowledge in theories and principals of child growth/youth development of which 12 months must be in a supervisory position.

Highly Preferred Qualifications:

• Two (2) years of experience working in the early childhood field (six months to five years old).
• Experience in facility management, training, hiring and supervising employees.
• One (1) year of experience with the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) process.
• Six (6) months of experience with program budget.

Conditions of Employment

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• Favorably adjudicated background checks are required (position has regular contact with children under 18).
• Position is subject to immunization requirements as a condition of employment, including the influenza vaccine per ACIP recommendations.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical and subsequent physicals, provide evidence of immunization and be free from communicable disease.
• Must complete all DoD and Service training requirements within specified time including orientation, initial, and annual ongoing training requirements, and any required certifications.
• Must maintain current CPR, First Aid, and Food Handlers certifications.
• Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Incumbent is required to have mobility necessary to ensure safety of children and youth and engage in repetitive actions such as walking, standing, bending, stooping, and sitting on the floor.
• Incumbent must have the visual and auditory capabilities to supervise children and youth, to comply with sight and sound supervision requirements and to provide immediate responses when applicable.
• Tour of duty may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Majority of work is performed in the CYS facility, including classroom settings, activity areas, and outdoor areas, with occasional indoor and outdoor field trips.
• Proof of education is required at the time of application. Education must be directly related to the position; general education courses do not count toward the credit total.

Additional Information

• Area of Consideration: Worldwide.
• Manual Application Option: If unable to apply online, contact servicing NAF Human Resources representative or office listed in the Agency Contact Information section to request a copy of the application form. Submit completed application form, resume, and supporting documents no later than 3:00PM CST on 08/17/2026.
• PCS Costs: Payment of Permanent Change of Station costs are not authorized.
• Allowances and Differentials: This job is part of a pay-banded system. Sunday premium pay for regularly scheduled employees and night differential pay may be authorized by the Garrison Commander.
• REAL ID: Access to certain federal facilities may require a REAL ID-compliant driver's license/ID or an Enhanced Driver's License from WA, MI, MN, NY, or VT.
• Your application remains valid for 90 days and may be referred to hiring officials as new vacancies arise.
• This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies throughout the program. Management has the right to assign staff to locations as mission requires.
• Refusal of a military spouse to participate in established recruitment procedures for a Regular Full-Time or Regular Part-Time position is considered a declination of employment and is a basis for termination of Spouse Employment Preference entitlement for the current PCS of the sponsor.