CYS Facility Director NF-04

Summary

Full-Time position with the Child and Youth Services (CYS) Child Development Center (6wks-5yrs) at Fort Greely, Alaska. Mission and weather essential. Relocation incentive available for this position. See "Additional Information" section. CYS Regular and FLEX employees (working a minimum of 15 hours) will receive a 100% discount on childcare for their first child and at least 25% for each additional child. Eligible applicants applying by 16 November may be sent first for consideration.

Duties

• •Incumbent is responsible for the administration of the facility to include implementation of budgeting and financial management, personnel management, program operations, special needs, and compliance, among other tasks.
• •Serves as a first level supervisor for assigned staff. Supervises staff to include assigning work, conducting performance reviews and approving leave. Makes decisions on work and administrative issues presented by subordinate supervisors.
• •Ensures the implementation of a developmentally appropriate CYS program that promotes the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth of children and youth.
• •Provides program oversight and accountability for the performance of employees and the safety of children in accordance with Federal, DoD, Service, and local policies and standards.
• •Ensures the program complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs. Prepares and executes Appropriated fund (APF) and Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) budgets for the center.

Qualifications

Eligible applicants applying by 16 November may be sent first for consideration. Additional referrals will be sent at management's request. Relocation incentive available for this position. See "Additional Information" section. Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should not include photos. To be found eligible, resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities as they pertain to the qualifications listed below. A qualified candidate must possess the following: Education: Bachelor's degree or advanced degree in child development, early childhood education, elementary or secondary education, home economics, special education, or other fields appropriate to the position. - For positions in Child Development (CDC) 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 AND Experience: Candidate must also possess all of the following: Minimum of 24 months experience working in group programs with children/youth as well as demonstrated knowledge in theories and principals of child/youth development, which must include 12 months of demonstrated experience in managing an entire cycle of operation of a CYS facility to include budgeting, facility management, supply management, program development, program implementation, curriculum oversight, hiring selections, training and supervision of personnel. In addition to the above qualifications, candidates who submit resumes reflecting ALL of the following experience will be considered "Highly Preferred" and may be sent first for consideration. Additional referrals will be sent at management's request. Dept of War Child & Youth Services experience. NAEYC accreditation experience, Training as a CLASS Reliable Observer.

Education

Proof of education is required at the time of application. Note: Education must be directly related to the position to be filled. General Education courses do not count toward the credit total. Please provide relevant transcripts to support your eligibility for the position. Note: Education must be directly related to the position to be filled (general psychology/sociology courses are not qualifying). To be considered, transcripts must be in English, must be legible, and must reflect the name of the school as well as the name of the applicant. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.