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$105,655 – $115,880
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 3, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This role manages a large military child development center serving over 200 children from infancy through age five, overseeing curriculum, staff, budgets, facility operations, and regulatory compliance for a multi-program facility. The position suits experienced early childhood administrators with strong financial and operational management skills who can work within military family services frameworks.
Our summary, not Commander, Navy Installations Command’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
Skills this role names
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What they ask for
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, Special Education, Home Economics (early childhood), or Child Care Administration
- Four years full-time experience working with children and/or youth
- Mastery of child development theory and center management practices
- Knowledge of DoD, DoN, and local childcare regulations
- Knowledge of child abuse and neglect detection and prevention laws
- Knowledge of facility design and maintenance for childcare
- Financial and budget management competency
- Ability to supervise staff and manage organizational operations
- Strong oral and written English communication skills
Nice to have
- Experience working with military families
- Understanding of military lifestyles