Summary The purpose of the Family Child Care 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-medium FCC system (86+ providers). Responsibilities Program Management Applies professional knowledge of child development principles to supervise the FCC developmental programming. Serves as FCC subject matter expert, educational adviser, role model, and resource person. Takes action to encourage providers to obtain and retain National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) accreditation through the provision of guidance and support for implementation of the developmentally appropriate practices endorsed by NAFCC. Ensures implementation of a developmentally appropriate program that promotes the social, emotional, physical and cognitive growth of children in the age categories served. Recommends modification of higher-level program goals and interprets and applies child development philosophy/principles and Department of Navy (DoN) policies based on patron needs, home environment limitations, and program evaluation and assessment. Ensures the development, implementation, and analysis of surveys and needs assessments of providers and patrons to ensure appropriate programming and hours of operation. Continually oversees and evaluates the FCC system. 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. Interacts professionally with employees, providers, parents, volunteers and local installation command personnel. Participates actively and positively in managing and resolving issues with parents, providers, volunteers and/or employees. Responsible for monitoring homes and ensuring that training and certification requirements are met for assigned homes. Provides program oversight and accountability for the performance of employees and FCC providers, and the safety of children in accordance with Department of Defense (DoD), DoN, and local policies and standards. Budgeting and Financial Management Implements policies and procedures regarding fees, FCC subsidies, FCC incentives, and contracts with parents. Responsible for gathering market rate data annually in order to establish subsidy caps appropriate for the area. Reviews, researches and suggests subsidy rates to the Commanding Officer for approval. Ensures FCC subsidies are processed accurately. Ensures that FCC incentives are implemented and utilized to recruit and retain providers. Ensures compliance with all regulations governing the use of appropriated and nonappropriated funds. Adheres to authorized methods of acquisition. 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. Supports and carries out all established EEO objectives and policies in matters of personnel management and supervision and communicates support of these policies to subordinates. Establishes local performance standards for employees using established standards and requirements and evaluates performance. Works collaboratively with the Training 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 meets the specific needs of the FCC program and providers. 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 Performs public relations duties to promote and support the FCC program and implements an aggressive marketing plan to address installation childcare demand. Ensures that provider applications and screening are initiated and completed, and the certification process is conducted annually. Takes action to expand FCC system by recruiting on and off-base providers as demand requires. Gives input into the development of CYP standard operating procedures (SOPs) as required for the efficient operation and management of facility and programs. 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 Child Development Center (CDC), FCC, School Age Care (SAC) program, and Youth Program (YP) (as applicable to each installation). Maintains an active program of parental involvement to include a PIB, parent education opportunities, and activities that provide parents with opportunities to participate. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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. 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.
