CYS Facility Director NF-04

Full-Time position with the Child and Youth Services (CYS) Child Development Center (6wks-5yrs) at Fort Greely, Alaska. Mission and weather essential. Relocation incentive available for this position. See "Additional Information" section. CYS Regular and FLEX employees (working a minimum of 15 hours) will receive a 100% discount on childcare for their first child and at least 25% for each additional child. Eligible applicants applying by 16 November may be sent first for consideration.

Incumbent is responsible for the administration of the facility to include implementation of budgeting and financial management, personnel management, program operations, special needs, and compliance, among other tasks. Serves as a first level supervisor for assigned staff. Supervises staff to include assigning work, conducting performance reviews and approving leave. Makes decisions on work and administrative issues presented by subordinate supervisors.

Ensures the implementation of a developmentally appropriate CYS program that promotes the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth of children and youth. Provides program oversight and accountability for the performance of employees and the safety of children in accordance with Federal, DoD, Service, and local policies and standards. Ensures the program complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs.

Prepares and executes Appropriated fund (APF) and Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) budgets for the center.

Eligible applicants applying by 16 November may be sent first for consideration. Additional referrals will be sent at management's request. Relocation incentive available for this position. See "Additional Information" section. Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should not include photos. To be found eligible, resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities as they pertain to the qualifications listed below.

A qualified candidate must possess the following: Education: Bachelor's degree or advanced degree in child development, early childhood education, elementary or secondary education, home economics, special education, or other fields appropriate to the position. - For positions in Child Development (CDC) Facilities: 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 such as directly related behavioral science AND Experience: Candidate must also possess all of the following: Minimum of 24 months experience working in group programs with children/youth as well as demonstrated knowledge in theories and principals of child/youth development, which must include 12 months of demonstrated experience in managing an entire cycle of operation of a CYS facility to include budgeting, facility management, supply management, program development, program implementation, curriculum oversight, hiring selections, training and supervision of personnel.

In addition to the above qualifications, candidates who submit resumes reflecting ALL of the following experience will be considered "Highly Preferred" and may be sent first for consideration. Additional referrals will be sent at management's request. Dept of War Child & Youth Services experience. NAEYC accreditation experience, Training as a CLASS Reliable Observer.