CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER DIRECTOR

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The primary purpose of this position is to exercise supervisory and managerial authorities over a Child Development Center program by planning, organizing, coordinating, and overseeing the day-to-day operations.

Provides oversight of a variety of developmental services through center-based programs of full day care, hourly care and special needs care.

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Professional and Scientific Positions/ BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree that included or was supplemented by major study in child development, early childhood education, home economics (early childhood emphasis), elementary education, special education, or other fields appropriate to the position to be filled.

For Child Development Director and Assistant Director positions with the Department of the Air Force the education must have been in child development, early childhood education, home economics (early childhood emphasis), elementary education, special education, or other fields appropriate to the position to be filled.

OR Combination of education and experience -- Courses equivalent to a major in child development, early childhood education, home economics (early childhood emphasis), elementary education, special education, or an equivalent field of study, 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 in a child-related field.

For Child Development Center Director, a minimum of a bachelor's degree in childhood education, child development, social work, nursing, or other child-related field AND experience working with the age groups in the program is required.

If the director does not have a BA degree in those areas, the director must have an AA degree and must be working toward the completion of a BA degree. NOTE: You MUST submit copies of your transcripts.

AND In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: FOR CONSIDERATION AT THE GS-11 LEVEL SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience includes For Child Development Director and Assistant Director positions with the Department of the Air Force specialized experience must have been in group childcare or other work that demonstrated the ability to: Manage the operation of a childcare center.

Select, train, and supervise childcare and preschool employees, family childcare providers, or other care-giving adults.

Develop and implement child development programs, including family day care programs, part-day preschool programs, and before and after school programs.

Work with individuals and groups to solve complex problems related to the care and education of children. OR EDUCATION: Ph.D.

or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.

You MUST submit a copy of your transcripts.

OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of progressively higher-level graduate education and experience may be used to satisfy the specialized experience requirement for this position if the computed percentage of the education and experience is at least 100%.

NOTE: You MUST submit a copy of your transcripts.

The following are examples of qualifying specialized experience for Air Force child development positions: Experience in managing a large, complex child development program offering a wide range of services, in a variety of settings.

FOR CONSIDERATION AT THE GS-12 LEVEL SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience includes For Child Development Director and Assistant Director positions with the Department of the Air Force specialized experience must have been in group childcare or other work that demonstrated the ability to: Manage the operation of a childcare center.

Select, train, and supervise childcare and preschool employees, family childcare providers, or other care-giving adults.

Develop and implement child development programs, including family day care programs, part-day preschool programs, and before and after school programs.

Work with individuals and groups to solve complex problems related to the care and education of children.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible.

TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level.

One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-???????12 level.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Professional knowledge of child development theory, methodology, and practices relating to physical, intellectual, social and special education needs and center management.

Knowledge of and the ability to interpret and apply laws and regulations governing childcare to include regulatory requirements, policies and practices.

Knowledge of financial, budget, resource management practices and principles, and analytical and evaluative methods and techniques.

Skill in educating, counseling and advising childcare providers and parents; assessing training and children's developmental needs.

Skill in effectively organizing and utilizing community resources within the program framework to augment the program to meet installation objectives.

Ability to analyze, plan and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.

You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Major Duties:

Plans, organizes, and oversees the activities of a Child Development Center, ensuring the programs comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs.

Provides oversight in the care of full day, part day, and specialized settings. Assesses and determines requirements for program equipment and materials.

Ensures cognitive, physical, and emotional growth of children ages 6 weeks to 5 years or those with physical, intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and function on an age comparable to those previously stated.

Responsible for the financial operation of the Child Development Program, the facilities, grounds, equipment, health and safety. Ensures program meets established financial goals.

Prepares and executes appropriated and non-appropriated funding budgets. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.

Directs, coordinates, and oversees work throughsubordinate staff and/or supervisors.