Family Child Care Director (Small or Medium)

Summary

The purpose of the Family Child Care (FCC) Director position is to administer a home-based developmentally appropriate early childhood and school age program for children of eligible patrons. Administration includes direction and operation of a small (up to 29 homes) or medium (30-85 homes) FCC system. A variety of services are provided by CDH providers in accordance with demand and availability of funding.

Duties

Program Management Applies professional knowledge of child development principles to supervise the FCC's developmental programming. Ensures implementation of a developmentally appropriate program that promotes the social, emotional, physical and cognitive growth of children in the age categories served. Provides program oversight and accountability for the performance of employees and FCC providers, and the safety of children in accordance with Department of Defense, Department of Navy, and local policies and standards. Ensures the development, implementation and analysis of surveys and needs assessments of providers and patrons to ensure appropriate programming and hours of operation. Collects and maintains up-to-date statistical data for planning and reporting purposes in accordance with higher headquarters and statutory requirements and for the purpose of maximizing spaces and ensuring that resources accommodate the needs of command personnel. Maintains liaison with local institutions and community organizations to stay abreast of trends and changes in the community. Budgeting and Financial Management Implements policies and procedures regarding fees, FCC subsidies, FCC incentives, and contracts with parents. Ensures FCC subsidies are processed accurately. Adheres to authorized methods of acquisition. Ensures compliance with all regulations governing the use of appropriated and nonappropriated funds. Personnel Management Responsible for the supervision of employees and oversight of providers. Supervisory responsibilities may include supervision of the FCC monitor (s), Operation Clerks (s) as applicable. Ensures proper and timely initiation and implementation of all personnel actions, and assures quality related to selection, assignments, training, promotions, disciplinary actions, and recognition of employees and volunteers. Supports/carries out all established EEO objectives and policies in matters of personnel management and supervision and communicates support of these policies to subordinates. Selects and maintains a resource lending library of appropriate equipment, materials, and supplies for use by FCC providers. Establishes local performance standards for employees using established standards and requirements and evaluates performance. Receives and ensures resolution of complaints related to personnel and takes disciplinary action as necessary. Works collaboratively with the Training and Curriculum Specialist to identify training needs of employees and providers, provide or make provisions for training to accomplish those needs, and assess application of training. Ensures training is competency-based and tied to career progression. Encourages and facilitates the employee and provider's pursuit of continuing higher education, including the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or college-level classes. Encourages and facilitates provider's pursuits to become accredited. Program Operations Gives input into the development of CYP standard operating procedures (SOPs) as required. Ensures implementation of these SOPs. Works collaboratively with other CYP Directors to establish and implement a combined Parent Involvement Board (PIB) that includes parents and representatives from the CDC, Family Child Care (FCC), School Age Care (SAC) program, and Youth Program (YP) (as applicable to each installation).Gives input into the development of CYP employee, provider and parent handbooks and ensures distribution of these handbooks. Works collaboratively with the person responsible for maintaining the Central Waiting List to ensure vacancies are filled quickly. Compliance Compliance with, and is assessed by adherence to the standards and criteria developed by the DoN, DoD, and the Military Child Care Act (MCCA). Takes action to implement recommendations or correct deficiencies resulting from inspections or accreditation visits. Prepares responses to inspection reports. Responsible for coordinating annual inspections through the fire department and preventive medicine prior to certification of each FCC. Responsible for compliance with child abuse and neglect reporting requirements. Ensures food service operations provide nutritionally balanced meals and snacks in accordance with USDA guidelines. Additional Responsibilities Serves as a mandatory reporter to Family Advocacy and Child Protective Services. A complete list of duties and responsibilities will be provided at the time of hire.

Qualifications

Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs. A qualified candidate possesses the following: 3 years of fulltime experience working with children and/or youth and appropriate education OR a combination of education and experience. Knowledge of the principles of child development and in designing and managing an exceptionally complex program that includes, but is not limited to safety, security, disease prevention, employee training, developmentally appropriate activities, parent involvement, and facility management. Knowledge of and skill in applying both Federal and State laws governing the detection and prevention of child abuse and/or neglect. Knowledge of facility design, functional use, and maintenance concepts. Knowledge of DoN, local and state child regulations and procedures as well as other regulations and instructions pertaining to military child care. Knowledge of financial management, budgeting, and purchasing as it pertains to a child development program. Skill working with military families and an understanding of military lifestyles is preferred. Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, and possess strong interpersonal communication skills. Ability to identify and respond to emergency situations, including evacuations, child illness, and physical and emotional disorders

Education

A qualified candidate possess one of the following: A 4-year degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, Special Education, Home Economics (early childhood emphasis) or related field of study AND 3 years of full time experience working with children and/or youth. OR A Master's degree in the related field of study AND minimum of 1 year professional experience working with children. OR A combination of education and experience (e.g. courses equivalent to a major in a field (24 higher level semester hours) appropriate to the position (see above)) plus appropriate experience or additional course work that that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study described above AND 3 years of full time experience working with children and/or youth. Note: A copy of your H.S. diploma, GED, or college transcripts (showing degree awarded/conferred) MUST be submitted when applying.