CYS Assistant Director NF-03

The original closing date of 21 October has been extended. Referrals will be sent upon request. 1. Successful completion of a 4-year college or university degree with a major course of study which directly relates to the appropriate CYS field consistent with: -For positions in Child Development 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 related behavioral science. 2. In addition to the basic requirements stated above the following is required: Experience that involved teaching children or other work that demonstrated the ability to perform the duties of the position. Ability to select, train, and supervise childcare and preschool employees, family childcare providers, or other care-giving adults. Ability to develop and implement child development programs, including family day care programs, part-day preschool programs, and before and after school programs. The ability to plan and organize work, analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data and recognize solutions. Must possess comprehensive oral and communications skills and analytical writing skills, and the ability to present ideas and proposals to a variety of audiences. OR 1. Successful completion of at least 24 semester hours in a major course of study in education or appropriate CYS field as indicated above, plus appropriate work experience that provided knowledge skills and abilities directly related to the duties described. 2. In addition to the basic requirements stated above the following is required: 3 months of directly related work experience teaching children or similar work equivalent to at least the next lower grade or level requiring application of the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position to be filled. Ability to develop and implement child development programs, including family day care programs, part-day preschool programs, and before and after school programs. The ability to plan and organize work, analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data and recognize solutions. Must possess comprehensive oral and communications skills and analytical writing skills, and the ability to present ideas and proposals to a variety of audiences. Applicants that submit resumes which reflect all of the following highly preferred criteria may be sent first for consideration. Additional certificates will be sent at management request.: 1. Experience in a nationally accredited childcare program. 2. Experience participating in multi-disciplinary or higher-level childcare program inspections. 3. Experience leading or mentoring lower childcare staff. 4. CYMS and government purchase card experience
This position is with the Beachwood Child Development Center at JBLM, WA. Eligible applicants must be available to work 0530-1800 Monday-Friday and occasional evenings and Saturdays. This is a Regular Full-Time position. Eligible for leave accrual and benefits. The original closing date of 21 October has been extended. Referrals will be sent upon request. Please provide relevant transcripts to support your eligibility for the position.