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What does a director position do?

A director position involves overseeing a department or organization, setting strategic goals, managing teams, and ensuring projects align with company objectives. Directors often make high-level decisions, coordinate with other executives, and require strong leadership and communication skills.

What is the difference between Director Position vs Project Manager?

AspectDirector PositionProject Manager
CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor’s degree, often a master’s, with extensive experience in leadership rolesRequires a bachelor’s degree, often certifications like PMP, with project management experience
Work EnvironmentStrategic, high-level decision-making in executive settingsOperational, overseeing specific projects and teams
Industry UsageCommon in corporate, nonprofit, and government sectors for leadership rolesUsed across industries for managing individual projects and initiatives

The Director Position focuses on strategic leadership and long-term planning within an organization, while a Project Manager handles specific projects, ensuring they meet goals on time and within budget. Both roles require leadership skills, but the scope and responsibilities differ significantly.

What are some director positions?

Director positions are senior management roles responsible for overseeing departments, projects, or functions within an organization. Common titles include Marketing Director, Operations Director, Financial Director, and Human Resources Director, each requiring leadership skills and relevant industry experience.
What are the most commonly searched types of Position jobs in Hawaii? The most popular types of Position jobs in Hawaii are:
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Infographic showing various Director Position job openings in Hawaii as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution.

Child Development Center Director (Large)

CNIC Careers

Honolulu, HI • On-site

$44.77/hr

Other

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

The purpose of the Child Development Center (CDC) Director position is to administer a small/medium center based developmentally appropriate early childhood program for up to 100 children of eligible patrons. A variety of child care services are provided in accordance with demand and availability of funding to include full-time child development programs for ages six weeks through five years, emergency care, special needs care, annex facility, and extended hours care.Qualifications:

Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.

A qualified candidate possesses the following:

  • A bachelor's or higher degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Child Development, Elementary Education, Special Education (concentration in ECE), Home Economics (early childhood emphasis), Child Care Administration or related field of study and 4 years of full-time experience working with children and/or youth; or a combination of education and experience.
  • Mastery knowledge of child development theory, methodology, and practices relating to physical, intellectual, social and special education needs and center management.
  • Mastery knowledge of the principles of child development and in designing and managing an exceptionally complex program that includes, but is not limited to safety, security, disease prevention, employee training, developmentally appropriate activities, parent involvement, and facility management.
  • Knowledge of DoW, DON, local and state regulations, instructions and procedures pertaining to military childcare.
  • Knowledge of Federal and State laws governing the detection and prevention of child abuse and/or neglect.
  • Knowledge of facility design, functional use, and maintenance concepts pertaining to military child care.
  • Knowledge of financial, budget, resource management practices and principles, and analytical and evaluative methods and techniques.
  • Skill in educating, counseling, and advising child care professionals 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.
  • Skill working with military families and an understanding of military lifestyles is preferred.
  • Ability to analyze, plan and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources.
  • Ability to supervise others, exercise sound business skills and provide positive personnel management.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, and possess strong interpersonal communication skills.
Education:

A bachelor's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Child Development, Elementary Education, Special Education (concentration in ECE), Home Economics (early childhood emphasis), Child Care Administration or related field of study and three years of full-time experience working with children and/or youth.
OR
A combination of education and experience; education must include courses in a child-related field and total minimum of 24 higher level semester hours. In addition, three years of full-time experience working with children and/or youth is required.

Employment Type: OTHER

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