CDC Assistant Director Temp FT NTE 1 Year – 6720

Coast Guard Exchange

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as the assistant director of a U.S. Coast Guard Child Development (CDC) and assists the director as the focal point for the child development services and family childcare programs in Kodiak, AK. CDC services may include, but is not limited to infant care, toddler care, preschool programs, after-school care, and hourly care. The CDC Assistant Director works under supervision of the CDC Director with technical program policy and guidance provided by the Coast Guard Headquarters program manager. This position supervises non-appropriated fund personnel including, but not limited to teachers/child care assistants, administrative and custodial staff who are either full time, part time or on-call intermittent classifications. In absence of the Director, the incumbent is directly responsible for all aspects of the Base Kodiak Child Development Center operation, including management and supervision of all CDC staff.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in child development or early childhood education or a combination of education and experience -- courses equivalent to a major in education plus appropriate experience or additional course work that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in above.
Current certification in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation is required
Specialized experience in group child care or other work that demonstrated the ability to: a. Manage the operation of a child care center. b. Select, train, and supervise child care and preschool employees, family child care providers, or other care-giving adults. c. Develop and implement child development programs, including family day care programs, part-day preschool programs, and before and after school programs. d. Work with individuals and groups to solve complex problems related to the care and education of children
Ability to possess and maintain the physical ability to lift and carry up to 45 pounds and over, sit and rise from the floor, walk, bend, and stoop and stand on a routine basis is required when substituting in rooms. Duties may involve working both indoors and outdoors
A valid driver’s license and the ability to drive an automobile is required.
Ability to satisfactorily complete Tier 1 background investigation, to include state checks, upon hiring and renew every 5 years.
Ability to satisfactorily pass the Civilian Medical Clearance Examination that is performed at preplacement and then every two years for every childcare position type.

Responsibilities

Assist the director as the focal point for the child development services and family childcare programs.
Supervise non-appropriated fund personnel including teachers/child care assistants, administrative and custodial staff.
Responsible for all aspects of the Base Kodiak Child Development Center operation, including management and supervision of all CDC staff in the absence of the Director.
Implement policies and procedures for a variety of programs.
Recruit, train, and evaluate staff.
Plan, implement, and administer the CDC.
Define and defend program requirements and budget requests.
Assist in resolving conflicts regarding program policies, physical space requirements, and limitation of existing facilities.
Promote the CDC program.
Provide counseling, resources, and referral services to children and parents.
Maintain the health and safety of the children and responding to emergencies.