Child Development Center Director

Full Job Description

About the position: This position is located at the Pershing CDC. This is a RFT (full-time) guaranteed 35 hours per week. This position may be subject to holidays, nights, weekends and on-call work.

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities.

An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 03/01/2026 Business Based Action Outside Applicant Veteran Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran Transition Hiring Preference In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social).

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

Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience: A bachelor of science/art degree that included a major study in child or youth development/education or a related field (i.e., youth recreation, elementary/early childhood education, physical education (K-6), music education (K-6), art education (K-6), human or family services/development, psychology, social work, guidance and counseling, home economics); QI, a combination of education and experience - courses equivalent to a major in child or youth development/education or a related field (as described on the preceding page), plus appropriate experience or additional course work that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-ycar course of study described above.

In addition, candidate must possess the following: Extensive knowledge of the Military Child Care Act, DoD and Air Force policies, United States Department of Agriculture food program, accreditation requirements of the National Association for the Education of Young Children, Experience working with regulatory, personnel, funding and budgeting proponents, experience in training adults and working effectively with command staff, professional staff and parents, ability to plan and organize work, analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data and recognize solutions, comprehensive oral communication and analytical writing skills.

Ability to present ideas and proposals to a variety of audiences; demonstrated ability in standard office software such as word processing, graphics presentations, spreadsheets, and email.

All required background checks in accordance with AF policy and the Crime Control Act must be successfully completed, maintained, including Child care Tier 1, pre-employment physical, and food handler's certification.

Major Duties:

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

Develops goals and objectives that integrate organization and Child Development Center objectives.

Researches, interprets, analyzes and applies Public Law, DOD, USAF, and MAJCOM regulations, directives, manuals, and operating instructions pertinent to the administration and operation of the Child Development Program.

Establishes policies and procedures for accomplishment of age appropriate programs to all children through individual and group developmental and educational settings to stimulate and sustain social, emotional, cognitive and physical growth of children.

Plans work for accomplishment by subordinates, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules based on consideration of difficulty of requirements and assignments such that the experience, training, and abilities of the staff are effectively utilized to meet organization and customer needs.

Provides subordinate supervisors and staff with direction and advice regarding policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Reviews and structures organization to optimize use of resources and maximize efficiency and effectiveness of the organization.

Balances workload and provides overall direction and vision to the subordinate supervisors on a wide range of administrative issues.

Identifies need for change, in organization priorities and takes action to implement such changes.

Plans and schedules work in such a manner that promotes a smooth flow and even distribution and ensures effective use of organization resources to achieve organization goals and objectives as well as installation customer needs.

Establishes review systems for the organization that make certain government needs are met and validated, and that economy and quality of operations are maintained or improved.

Responsible for self-inspections and presents detailed information to the appropriate function with any correction actions. Follows-up to ensure complete and quality resolution of discrepancies.

Assesses and revises policies and procedures as needed to find ways to improve quality, timeliness, and efficiency of work. Accepts, amends, or rejects work of subordinate employees.

Makes decisions on work problems presented by subordinate supervisors and staff.

Reviews training recommended by subordinate supervisors to ensure it promotes effective operation of the organization as a whole.

Develops, administers and evaluates an ongoing program of individual and group developmental and educational activities for staff implementation and execution.

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.

Provides direction in identifying children not meeting age group expectation.

Establishes procedures and coordinates interaction with base and civilian agencies as required for referral, training, and consultation purposes to include provision of services for special needs children.

Meets DOD, National Fire Protection Association 101 Life Safety Code, and National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) criteria and standards and assists subordinate personnel as necessary.

Ensures program accreditation and DOD certification requirements are met by monitoring programs in good standing.

Implements and manages the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Child Care Food Programs.

Ensures early childhood development training is planned and conducted according to the Developmental Training Model and individual needs by curriculum specialists.

Training will include but not limited to child abuse prevention, fire, safety and other required procedures. Monitors employee completion of training modules for timely promotion.

Ensures safety and health requirements are met in the facility, on the playground and during transportation of children.

Ensures age appropriate materials are available and that classrooms are designed for each age group.

Provides parent resources to obtain assistance, both financial and professional, through network of family support with area and national early childhood education associations.

Plans and promotes programs to help children adjust to childcare and develops parent involvement programs.

Notifies the Family Advocacy Officer and other agencies as outlined in Air Force directives in cases of suspected child abuse.

If interested in this position please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12890840