Family Child Care Director

Commander, Navy Installations Command • Lemoore Naval Air Station, CA

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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 Director oversees a small FCC system of up to 29 homes or a medium system of 30–85 homes. Services provided by FCC providers vary according to demand and available funding.

The position oversees programming, provider and employee performance, child safety, compliance, budgets, personnel matters, training, and daily program operations. The Director coordinates inspections and responds to inspection findings, supports parent involvement, maintains program records, and works with community organizations and other Child and Youth Programs (CYP) staff. The Director also serves as a mandatory reporter to Family Advocacy and Child Protective Services.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of full-time experience working with children and/or youth, with appropriate education, or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
• Meet one of the listed education and experience pathways: a four-year degree in an eligible related field plus 3 years of full-time experience working with children and/or youth; a master's degree in a related field plus at least 1 year of professional experience working with children; or qualifying equivalent coursework and experience plus 3 years of full-time experience working with children and/or youth.
• Knowledge of child development principles and 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 concerning the detection and prevention of child abuse and neglect.
• Knowledge of facility design, functional use, and maintenance concepts.
• Knowledge of DoN, local, and state child-care regulations and procedures and other requirements pertaining to military child care.
• Knowledge of financial management, budgeting, and purchasing for 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 emergency situations, including evacuations, child illness, and physical and emotional disorders.
• Successfully pass E-Verify employment verification and resolve any discrepancies.
• Pass a pre-employment physical, provide evidence of immunization, be free of communicable diseases, and obtain appropriate immunizations against communicable diseases.
• Obtain and maintain any appropriate security clearance required for the position.
• 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.
• 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 involved in child care services on a DON installation or in a DON-sanctioned program.
• Meet applicable suitability requirements for DoD child-care program personnel.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with military families and understanding of military lifestyles.

Responsibilities

• Supervise FCC developmental programming and ensure activities promote the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth of children in the age groups served.
• Oversee employee and FCC provider performance and ensure child safety in accordance with Department of Defense, Department of Navy, and local 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 and reporting, maximizing available spaces, and aligning resources with command personnel needs.
• 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 and acquisitions and funds are handled in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Supervise employees and oversee providers, including applicable FCC monitors and operation clerks; initiate personnel actions and address selection, assignments, training, promotions, discipline, and recognition.
• Support established EEO objectives and policies in personnel management and communicate support of these policies to subordinates.
• Select and maintain a lending library of appropriate equipment, materials, and supplies for FCC providers.
• Establish local employee performance standards using established requirements, evaluate performance, and resolve personnel-related complaints and take disciplinary action as needed.
• 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 linked to career progression.
• Encourage employees and providers to pursue continuing education, including the CDA credential or college-level classes, and encourage providers to pursue accreditation.
• Contribute to CYP standard operating procedures and ensure their implementation.
• Collaborate with other CYP Directors to establish and implement a Parent Involvement Board with 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; implement inspection or accreditation recommendations, correct deficiencies, and prepare responses to inspection reports.
• Coordinate annual fire department and preventive medicine inspections before certification of each FCC.
• Ensure compliance 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.
• Identify and respond to emergencies, including evacuations, child illness, and physical or emotional disorders.

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