Child Development Center Director (medium/Large)
Commander, Navy Installations Command — CNRSW San Diego CA, N96
Summary
The purpose of the Child Development Center (CDC) Director position is to administer a center based developmentally appropriate early childhood program for over 200 children of eligible patrons. A variety of childcare services are provided in accordance with demand and availability of funding to include full-time child development programs for ages six weeks through five years, emergency care, special needs care, annex facility, and extended hours care.
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Duties
Supervisory duties comprise 25% of incumbent's time and include but are not limited to:
General duties comprise 75% of incumbent's time and include, but are not limited to:
Program Management
- Provides program oversight and accountability for the performance of employees and the safety of children in a large CDC with over 114 enrolled in accordance with Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Navy (DoN), and local policies and standards.
- Establishes policies and procedures for accomplishment of age-appropriate programs to all children through individual and group developmental and educational settings to stimulate and sustain social, emotional, cognitive and physical growth of children.
- Ensures implementation of a developmentally appropriate program that promotes the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth of children in the age categories served.
- Ensures the development and implementation of the established curriculum.
- Establishes higher-level program goals and interprets and applies child development philosophy/principles and DoN policies based on patron needs and program evaluation and assessment.
- Ensures the development, implementation, and analysis of surveys and needs assessments of staff 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. This may include hours of operation and programming needs of the military community.
- Maintains liaison with local institutions and community organizations to stay abreast of trends and changes in the community.
- Interacts professionally with employees, parents, volunteers, and local installation command personnel.
- Participates actively and positively in managing and resolving issues with parents, volunteers and/or employees.
- Reviews and structures organization to optimize use of resources and maximize efficiency and effectiveness of the organization.
Budgeting and Financial Management
- Conducts studies and surveys to evaluate program effectiveness and cost efficiency.
- Develops integrated budget input, conducts written analysis of budget variances as necessary, and prepares justification for funding of program resource requirements and repairs or maintenance of facilities and equipment.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
- Must pass a pre-employment physical, provide evidence of immunization, be free of all communicable diseases, and obtain appropriate immunization against communicable diseases.
- Must successfully obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance as needed.
- This position is subject to both pre-employment and random drug testing as a condition of employment. A positive drug test, or failure to submit for testing, may become the basis for removal from this position.
- 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
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:
- 4 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 DoD, DON, local and state regulations, instructions and procedures pertaining to military child care.
- Knowledge of Federal and State laws governing the detection and prevention of child abuse and/or neglect.
- Knowledge of facility design, functional use, and maintenance concepts 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 supervise others, exercise sound business skills and provide positive personnel management.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, and possess strong interpersonal communication skills.
Education
A bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Child Development, Elementary Education, Special Education (concentration in ECE), Home Economics (early childhood emphasis), Child Care Administration or related field of study and four years of full time experience working with children and/or youth.
OR
A combination of education and experience; education must include courses in a child-related field and total minimum of 24 higher level semester hours. In addition, four years of full time experience working with children and/or youth is required.
Note: A copy of your H.S. diploma, GED, or college transcripts (showing degree awarded/conferred) MUST be submitted when applying.
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. Commander, Navy Installations Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.
Marijuana is a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act and 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 and 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 and Drug Management Information Tracking System (ADMITS) database, a check of the Family Advocacy Program (FAP) records in the Fleet and Family Support Management Information System (FFSMIS), and 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 Department of Defense Instruction (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. Additionally, 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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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
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Overview
Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
04/18/2026 to 04/22/2026
Salary
$102,246 - $102,246 per year
Pay scale & grade
NF 4
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Chollas CDC
San Diego, CA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
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1701 General Education And Training
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
Bargaining unit status
Announcement number
26-12940569
Control number
865679800