Child and Youth Program Assistant Director
Company
Department of the Navy - Commander, Navy Installations
Location
Bethesda, Maryland Bethesda, Maryland
Type
Full Time
Job Description
Summary
The purpose of the Child Development Center (CDC) Assistant Director position is to support the CDC Director in daily program business and operations by providing a targeted emphasis on facility and fiscal responsibilities. The CDC Assistant Director provides oversight and accountability of assigned staff during all hours of program operation. This includes providing oversight of operational and fiscal requirements and supporting emerging requirements as needed.
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Conditions of Employment
- This is a designated position and Random Drug Testing required.
- Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
- The incumbent may be required to do considerable walking, standing, bending, stooping and/or be able lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
- Pass a pre-employment physical, provide evidence of immunization, be free of all communicable diseases, and obtain appropriate immunization against communicable diseases.
- Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
- Must satisfactorily complete all background checks for child care positions, including fingerprint checks, a Tier 1 with Child Care check, and a State Criminal History Repository (SCHR) check.
- Ability to complete required training certificates, and maintain certifications or credentials required by Federal, State, and/or national accreditation institutions used as part of DoD's Child and Youth Programs.
Qualifications
Two years of full-time experience working with children and/or youth and Masters degree as appropriate
OR
Two years of specialized experience teaching children or similar work equivalent to at least the next lower grade
A qualified should also possess:
- Knowledge of operational management analysis, personnel development, APF and NAF funding and oversight in relation to Child and Youth Programs.
- Knowledge of developmentally appropriate programs designed to meet the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive needs of children and youth from 6 weeks to 5 years of age.
- Knowledge of child development principles, practices, and techniques.
- Knowledge of Federal and State laws governing the detection, prevention, and reporting of child abuse and/or neglect.
- Knowledge of leading a team and understanding motivation and learning styles of individuals and groups in a CYP environment.
- Skill in strategic planning, organizing, and coordinating facility improvements.
- Skill to use standard office equipment and systems (e.g., Microsoft Software, Child and Youth Management System, or similar automated system).
- Skill working with military families and an understanding of military lifestyles is preferred.
- Ability to navigate militarychildcare.com functions to analyze and improve space utilization
- Ability to maintain records and reports.
- Ability to analyze data, present ideas and proposals to various audiences.
- Ability to safeguard and account for monies and equipment.
- Ability to supervise others.
- Ability to select, train, and supervise operations, custodial and facilities maintenance, and food program staff.
- Ability to develop and implement child development programs, including family day care programs, part-day preschool programs, and before and after school programs.
- Ability to plan and organize work, analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data and recognize solutions.
- Ability to identify and respond to emergencies including evacuations, child illness, and physical and emotional disorders.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing in order to communicate with CYP team and customers, prepare reports and plans, and document observations. Possesses strong interpersonal skills with children, youth, and adults.
Education
Child Development Associate (CDA), Military School-Age Credential (MSA) or equivalent AND 3 years of experience in the child and/or youth profession.
OR
A 2-year degree in Youth Development, Child Development or a related field, which can include Recreation, Youth Recreation, Physical Education, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Early Childhood Education, Psychology, Social Work, Home Economics with an emphasis in Human Development, or other degrees as appropriate AND 2 years of full-time experience working with children and/or youth.
OR
A four-year degree or higher in these areas AND 1 year of fulltime experience working with children and/or youth.
Note: A minimum of a 2-year degree is preferred.
Additional information
"Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. CNIC Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, & use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to & including removal from Federal Service.
Marijuana is a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act & 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 & ineligibility to apply for a position within the Department of Defense for 6 months from the date of the drug test.
All individuals involved in the provision of child care services on a Department of Navy (DON) installation or in a DON-sanctioned program must complete the Installation Records Check (IRC). The IRC includes a check of the Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program (SARP) records in the Alcohol & Drug Management Information Tracking System (ADMITS) database, a check of the Family Advocacy Program (FAP) records in the Fleet & Family Support Management Information System (FFSMIS), & an installation security/base check via the Navy Justice Information System (NJIS) database and/or other law enforcement systems. This information will be used to determine suitability for the applicant in accordance with criteria for automatic and presumptive disqualifiers, per DoDI 1402.05.
Per DoDI 1402.05 Background Checks on Individuals in DoD Child Care Services Programs, incumbents will be automatically disqualified for a conviction in either civilian or military court (to include any general, special, or summary court-martial conviction or if they received non-judicial punishment [under Article 15 or chapter 47 of Title 10, U.S.C]) for any of the following: a sexual offense, any criminal offense involving a child victim, or a felony drug offense. The incumbent will be automatically disqualified if he/she has been held to be negligent in a civil adjudication or administrative proceeding concerning the death of or serious injury to a child or dependent person entrusted to the individual's care.
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Date Posted
07/12/2024
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