Child Development Director Jobs in Ohio (NOW HIRING)

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The primary purpose of this position is to exercise second level 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 daycare, hourly care and special needs care.
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Duties
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1. Exercise 2nd level (or higher) technical and administrative supervisory personnel management responsibilities for 25% or more during duty time.
2. Plans, organizes, and oversees the activities of a Child Development Center, ensuring the programs comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs.
3. Develops, administers and evaluates an ongoing program of individual and group developmental and educational activities for staff implementation and execution.
4. Responsible for the financial operation of the Child Development Program, the facilities, grounds, equipment, health and safety.
Requirements
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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage http://acqdemo.hci.mil/ and Fact Sheet http://acqdemo.hci.mil/faq.html
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• This position may require drug testing, and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays. Incumbent may be required to work a split shift to meet supervisory or program requirements
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
• Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• IAW AFI 34-248 and DoD certification requirements, a pre-employment physical examination with a renewal at least 3 years and specified immunizations are required.
• The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. Incumbent must possess and able to maintain an appropriate, valid driver's license. An annual driving record check is required.
• This is a Centrally Managed position under the Career Essential Position Career Field
• This position is a child care/youth services position and is subject to background checks in accordance with AFI 34-144, Child and Youth Programs as a condition of employment
• Incumbent must be able to obtain Food Handler's, First Aid, and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certifications and complete additional training requirements.

Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Professional and Scientific Positions https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
1. Degree: that included or was supplemented by major study in education or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position.
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2. Combination of education and experience courses equivalent to a major in education, or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position, 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 described in A above.
In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband (NH-02), equivalent to the next to lower grade (GS-11) or equivalent in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience in managing a large, complex child development program offering a wide range of services, in a variety of settings.
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:
1. Professional knowledge of child development theory, methodology, and practices relating to physical, intellectual, social and special education needs and center management.
2. Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply laws and regulations governing child care to include regulatory requirements, policies, and practices.
3. Knowledge of financial, budget, resource management practices and principles, and analytical and evaluative methods and techniques.
4. Skill in educating, counseling, and advising child care providers and parents; assessing training and children's developmental needs.
5. Skill in effectively organizing and utilizing community resources with the program framework to augment the program to meet installation objectives.
6. 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.
Education
ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Additional information
AcqDemo Expanded Probationary Period for Supervisors and Managers: An additional supervisory probationary period of one year may be required when an employee is officially assigned to a different supervisory position.
This is an acquisition demonstration project position NH-03 equivalent to a GS-12 to GS-13.
This job announcement will be used to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and most recent SF-50 noting position, grade, and duty location.
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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