ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (CHILD CENTER) - LAKEHURST

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 07/01/2024

Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience:
BASIC REQUIREMENT: Must have at least 3 months of experience that involved teaching children, or other work that demonstrated the ability to perform the duties of the position. Must have experience in selecting, training, and supervising childcare and preschool employees, family childcare providers, or other caregiving adults. Must have experience developing and implementing child development programs, including family day care programs, part-day preschool programs, and before and after school programs. Must have the ability to plan and organize work, analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data and recognize solutions. Must possess comprehensive oral and written communication skills and analytical writing skills, and the ability to present ideas and proposals to a variety of audiences. Must successfully complete a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) and a State Criminal History Repository Check.

SPECIALIZED REQUIREMENT: Must have successfully completed a 4 year college or university degree with a major course of study which directly relates to early childhood education, youth development, or a related field, OR have a current Child Development Associate (CDA) or Youth Development credential. OR must have successfully completed at least 24 semester hours in a major course of study in education or appropriate Child and Youth Program field as indicated above, plus appropriate work experience that provided knowledge, skills, and abilities directly related to the duties described.