Family Child Care Director (Small or Medium)

Commander, Navy Installations Command • Honolulu, HI

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About The Position

The Family Child Care (FCC) Director administers a home-based, developmentally appropriate early childhood and school-age program for children of eligible patrons. The position directs and operates a small FCC system of up to 29 homes or a medium system of 30–85 homes. Services provided by Child Development Home (CDH) providers vary according to demand and available funding.

The Director oversees developmental programming, employees, FCC providers, child safety, program operations, budgeting, and compliance with Department of Defense, Department of Navy, local, state, and other applicable requirements. The role also coordinates inspections, training, parent involvement, provider support, and responses to complaints and inspection findings. A complete list of duties and responsibilities will be provided at the time of hire.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of full-time experience working with children and/or youth, together with appropriate education, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Meet one of the specified education and experience pathways: a four-year degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, Special Education, Home Economics with an early childhood emphasis, or a related field, plus 3 years of full-time experience working with children and/or youth; a related master's degree plus at least 1 year of professional experience working with children; or qualifying equivalent education and experience plus 3 years of full-time experience working with children and/or youth.
• Knowledge of child development principles and of designing and managing complex programs involving safety, security, disease prevention, employee training, developmentally appropriate activities, parent involvement, and facility management.
• Knowledge of and skill in applying federal and state laws governing detection and prevention of child abuse and neglect.
• Knowledge of facility design, functional use, and maintenance concepts.
• Knowledge of DoN, local, and state child regulations and procedures, as well as regulations and instructions pertaining to military child care.
• Knowledge of financial management, budgeting, and purchasing as they pertain to a child development program.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing, with strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to identify and respond to emergencies, including evacuations, child illness, and physical and emotional disorders.
• Successfully pass E-Verify employment verification; discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• Pass a pre-employment physical, provide evidence of immunization, be free of communicable diseases, and obtain appropriate immunization against communicable diseases.
• Successfully obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance as needed.
• Submit to pre-employment and random drug testing as a condition of employment.
• Complete required training certificates and maintain certifications or credentials required by Federal, State, and/or national accreditation institutions used as part of DoD Child and Youth Programs.
• Participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment.
• Submit a copy of a high school diploma, GED, or college transcripts showing the degree awarded or conferred when applying.
• Complete the Installation Records Check required for individuals providing child care services on a DON installation or in a DON-sanctioned program.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with military families and an understanding of military lifestyles is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise FCC developmental programming and ensure age-appropriate activities promote children's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth.
• Oversee employee and provider performance and ensure children's safety in accordance with applicable policies and standards.
• Develop, implement, and analyze provider and patron surveys and needs assessments to support appropriate programming and operating hours.
• Maintain current statistical data for planning, reporting, space utilization, and resource allocation.
• Maintain liaison with local institutions and community organizations to stay informed about community trends and changes.
• Implement policies and procedures for fees, FCC subsidies, incentives, and parent contracts; ensure subsidies are processed accurately.
• Use authorized acquisition methods and comply with regulations governing appropriated and nonappropriated funds.
• Supervise employees and oversee providers, including applicable FCC monitors and operation clerks.
• Initiate and implement personnel actions and support quality selection, assignments, training, promotions, discipline, and recognition.
• Carry out established EEO objectives and policies in personnel management and communicate support of those policies to subordinates.
• Select and maintain a resource lending library of equipment, materials, and supplies for FCC providers.
• Establish employee performance standards and evaluate performance; resolve personnel complaints and take disciplinary action as necessary.
• Work with the Training and Curriculum Specialist to identify training needs, arrange or provide training, assess its application, and ensure training is competency-based and tied to career progression.
• Encourage employees and providers to pursue continuing education, including CDA credentials or college-level classes, and encourage providers to pursue accreditation.
• Contribute to the development of CYP standard operating procedures and ensure their implementation.
• Collaborate with other CYP Directors to establish and implement a combined Parent Involvement Board involving parents and representatives from applicable child and youth programs.
• Contribute to employee, provider, and parent handbooks and ensure their distribution.
• Coordinate with the Central Waiting List administrator to fill vacancies promptly.
• Comply with DoN, DoD, and Military Child Care Act standards and criteria; implement recommendations or correct deficiencies identified during inspections or accreditation visits.
• Prepare responses to inspection reports and coordinate annual fire department and preventive medicine inspections before FCC certification.
• Comply with child abuse and neglect reporting requirements and serve as a mandatory reporter to Family Advocacy and Child Protective Services.
• Ensure food service operations provide nutritionally balanced meals and snacks in accordance with USDA guidelines.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager