Full Job Description
AFCS is looking for a Full-Time Child Development Center Director, NH-1701-03, to work at 5th Force Support Squadron, Minot Air Force Base, ND. The primary purpose of this position is to exercise supervisory and managerial authorities over a Child Development Center program by planning and overseeing the day-to-day operations. The early childhood education program is designed to promote children's physical, social, emotional, and cognitive growth from 6 weeks to 5 years of age. Provides oversight of a variety of developmental services through center-based programs of full day care, hourly care and special needs care.
Salary Range: $89,508 - $116.362.00 a year Based on Experience.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Plans, organizes, and oversees the activities of a Child Development Center, ensuring the programs comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs.
• Develops, administers and evaluates an ongoing program of individual and group developmental and educational activities for staff implementation and execution.
• Responsible for the financial operation of the Child Development Program, the facilities, grounds, equipment, health and safety. Ensures program meets established financial goals.
• Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
• Professional knowledge of child development theory, methodology, and practices related to physical, intellectual, social and special education needs and center management.
• Knowledge of and the ability to interpret and apply laws and regulations governing childcare to include regulatory requirements, policies, and practices.
• Knowledge of financial, budget, resource management practices and principles, and analytical and evaluative methods and techniques.
• Skill in educating, counseling, and advising childcare providers and parents; assessing training and children's developmental needs.
• Skill in effectively organizing and utilizing community resources within the program framework to augment the program to meet installation objectives.
• Ability to analyze, plan and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
• US Citizenship
• Degree in child development, early childhood education, home economics (early childhood emphasis), elementary education, special education or other fields appropriate to the position.
Federal Benefits Include:
Retirement - Immediate coverage by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), part of a 3-Tiered system which contains:
• Basic Benefits Plan
• Social Security
• Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), similar to a 401(k), automatically receive 1% agency
contributions and up to 5% matching
Paid Time Off
• 11 Federal Holidays
• 13 sick leave days accrued per year
Paid Vacation Time
• 13-26 days per year based on length of employment
Health Insurance
• No waiting period to qualify for you and your family
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