Coast Guard Community Services Command
Child Development Center Director
Coast Guard Community Services Command, Kodiak, Alaska, us, 99619
Coast Guard Community Services Command Child Development Center Director Kodiak, Alaska
Apply Now Announcement #: 5958 Opening Date: 11 October 2024 Closing Date: Until Filled Work Schedule: Intermittent (0-19 hrs/wk) Salary: $72,000 + DOE Annually Location: Kodiak, AK - Child Development Center DUTIES: This position serves as the director of the U.S. Coast Guard Child Development Center (CDC) at Base Kodiak and functions as the focal point for child development services and family childcare programs. Services may include infant care, toddler care, preschool programs, after-school care, hourly care, and oversight of the in-home family childcare program. The CDC Director works under local administrative supervision (GS12 or O6) and under technical program policy and guidance provided by the Coast Guard Headquarters Health, Safety, and Work Life (HSWL) program manager. The CDC at Base Kodiak is considered a large Coast Guard CDC program with over 100 children enrolled and 28 staff members in support of the program. The role involves compliance with all applicable Federal, State, accreditation agency, and Local regulations, including managing the number of children enrolled, interacting with local union representation, and navigating multiple funding sources with differing regulatory requirements. Maintaining the health and safety of children and responding to emergencies adds to the complexity of the position. The success of the CDC requires ongoing interpretation of program developments, children’s and parents’ needs, a wide range of decisions regarding program planning, and considerable innovation in developing or refining methods and techniques for providing continually improving child development services. This must be accomplished within financial and physical constraints. Performs other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in child development or early childhood education or a combination of education and experience -- courses equivalent to a major in education plus appropriate experience or additional coursework that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study described above. Experience in managing an entire cycle of operation of an early childhood program, including budgeting, facility management, supply management, program development, implementation, selection, training, and supervision of personnel, and curriculum oversight. Current certification in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation is required. A valid driver’s license and the ability to drive an automobile is required. USCG COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMAND COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS: By choosing to work for the Coast Guard Community Services Command, you will enjoy one of the best benefit packages available anywhere. Benefit offerings are subject to applicable worker categories (Full-time, Part-time, Intermittent), location, position, and length of time in service. • Paid Annual and Sick Leave • Holiday Pay • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance • Flexible/Dependent Spending Account • Pension Plan • 401k Savings Plan • Life Insurance • Short Term/Long Term Disability • Tuition Assistance • Paid Parental Leave OTHER ESSENTIAL INFORMATION: - Selectee will be required to participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer as the Standard method of payment for payroll and travel purposes. - Males born after 12/31/59 and at least 18 years of age must be registered with the Selective Service System, unless covered by an exemption under the Selective Service Law, in accordance with 5 U.S. Code 3378. Selectee will be required to provide a written statement regarding his registration status unless he is exempted by this statute. - Must satisfactorily complete a Federal Background check. HOW TO APPLY: Your resume/application must demonstrate the required experience/education. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through the National Service programs. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. You MUST submit a resume or any other written format in English of your choice which clearly identifies: (1) The announcement number, title, and pay band of the job you are applying for, and (2) Information such as full name, mailing address, country of citizenship (U.S. Citizenship required OR valid authorization to work in the US), highest Federal grade or NAF pay band held with job series, title, and dates held (if applicable). To apply, please visit our website at
https://shopcgx.com
and click on “Careers” at the bottom of the page. Equal Employment Opportunity:
All candidates will be considered without regard to any non-merit factor such as race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or marital status. PRIVACY ACT NOTICE: Authority: The U.S. Coast Guard rates applicants under the authority of Title 5 of U.S. Code, Sections 301, 1104, 1302, 2103, 3301, 3304, Executive Order 9397, and Departmental Regulations.
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Apply Now Announcement #: 5958 Opening Date: 11 October 2024 Closing Date: Until Filled Work Schedule: Intermittent (0-19 hrs/wk) Salary: $72,000 + DOE Annually Location: Kodiak, AK - Child Development Center DUTIES: This position serves as the director of the U.S. Coast Guard Child Development Center (CDC) at Base Kodiak and functions as the focal point for child development services and family childcare programs. Services may include infant care, toddler care, preschool programs, after-school care, hourly care, and oversight of the in-home family childcare program. The CDC Director works under local administrative supervision (GS12 or O6) and under technical program policy and guidance provided by the Coast Guard Headquarters Health, Safety, and Work Life (HSWL) program manager. The CDC at Base Kodiak is considered a large Coast Guard CDC program with over 100 children enrolled and 28 staff members in support of the program. The role involves compliance with all applicable Federal, State, accreditation agency, and Local regulations, including managing the number of children enrolled, interacting with local union representation, and navigating multiple funding sources with differing regulatory requirements. Maintaining the health and safety of children and responding to emergencies adds to the complexity of the position. The success of the CDC requires ongoing interpretation of program developments, children’s and parents’ needs, a wide range of decisions regarding program planning, and considerable innovation in developing or refining methods and techniques for providing continually improving child development services. This must be accomplished within financial and physical constraints. Performs other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in child development or early childhood education or a combination of education and experience -- courses equivalent to a major in education plus appropriate experience or additional coursework that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study described above. Experience in managing an entire cycle of operation of an early childhood program, including budgeting, facility management, supply management, program development, implementation, selection, training, and supervision of personnel, and curriculum oversight. Current certification in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation is required. A valid driver’s license and the ability to drive an automobile is required. USCG COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMAND COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS: By choosing to work for the Coast Guard Community Services Command, you will enjoy one of the best benefit packages available anywhere. Benefit offerings are subject to applicable worker categories (Full-time, Part-time, Intermittent), location, position, and length of time in service. • Paid Annual and Sick Leave • Holiday Pay • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance • Flexible/Dependent Spending Account • Pension Plan • 401k Savings Plan • Life Insurance • Short Term/Long Term Disability • Tuition Assistance • Paid Parental Leave OTHER ESSENTIAL INFORMATION: - Selectee will be required to participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer as the Standard method of payment for payroll and travel purposes. - Males born after 12/31/59 and at least 18 years of age must be registered with the Selective Service System, unless covered by an exemption under the Selective Service Law, in accordance with 5 U.S. Code 3378. Selectee will be required to provide a written statement regarding his registration status unless he is exempted by this statute. - Must satisfactorily complete a Federal Background check. HOW TO APPLY: Your resume/application must demonstrate the required experience/education. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through the National Service programs. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. You MUST submit a resume or any other written format in English of your choice which clearly identifies: (1) The announcement number, title, and pay band of the job you are applying for, and (2) Information such as full name, mailing address, country of citizenship (U.S. Citizenship required OR valid authorization to work in the US), highest Federal grade or NAF pay band held with job series, title, and dates held (if applicable). To apply, please visit our website at
https://shopcgx.com
and click on “Careers” at the bottom of the page. Equal Employment Opportunity:
All candidates will be considered without regard to any non-merit factor such as race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or marital status. PRIVACY ACT NOTICE: Authority: The U.S. Coast Guard rates applicants under the authority of Title 5 of U.S. Code, Sections 301, 1104, 1302, 2103, 3301, 3304, Executive Order 9397, and Departmental Regulations.
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