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Child Development Center Director (Small)
Commander, Navy Installations CommandBremerton, WA · Management
$40 – $45 / hour
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This role oversees a military child development center serving up to 100 children from infancy through age five, managing staff, budgets, compliance with federal and military standards, and a range of care programs. It suits experienced early childhood educators or administrators with strong leadership skills who understand child development theory and can navigate military regulations and multi-site operations.
Our summary, not Commander, Navy Installations Command’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- 3 years full-time experience with children/youth or equivalent education-experience combination
- Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, Special Education (early childhood concentration), Home Economics (early childhood emphasis), Child Care Administration, or related field
- Mastery of child development principles and complex program design and management
- Knowledge of DoD, DoN, and state/local child care regulations
- Knowledge of child abuse/neglect detection and prevention laws
- Financial management and budgeting skills
- Ability to supervise staff and manage personnel actions
- Strong oral and written English communication skills
- Ability to respond to emergency situations
- Mandatory reporter training for Family Advocacy and Child Protective Services
Nice to have
- Skill working with military families and understanding of military lifestyles
- Child Development Associate (CDA) credential
- NAEYC accreditation experience