Child Development Center Director: Growth & Programs Lead

China Lake Golf Course; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

China Lake Golf Course is seeking a Program Manager to supervise and advance the CDC's developmental programming, ensuring developmentally appropriate activities across age groups under DoD and DoN policies.

The role includes budgeting, personnel management, and program operations oversight, with collaboration across CYP teams and local partners to maximize resources and quality of care.

Qualifications

• Professional knowledge of child development principles.
• Experience supervising developmental programming.
• Ability to ensure compliance with DoD/DoN policies.

Responsibilities

• Governs program management duties to support developmentally appropriate activities.
• Ensures implementation of developmentally appropriate programs across age groups.
• Oversees staff performance and safety in line with DoD, DoN, and local standards.
• Recommends program goal adjustments based on evaluations and patron feedback.
• Conducts surveys and needs assessments for staff and patrons; analyzes data for planning.
• Maintains liaison with local institutions and community organizations.
• Interacts professionally with employees, parents, volunteers and command personnel.
• Resolves issues with parents, volunteers and employees; supports training requirements.
• Develops SOPs and participates in Parent Involvement Board activities.
• Ensures regulatory compliance with CACFP, USDA, and other applicable standards.

Job description

China Lake Golf Course is seeking a Program Manager to supervise and advance the CDC's developmental programming, ensuring developmentally appropriate activities across age groups under DoD and DoN policies.

The role includes budgeting, personnel management, and program operations oversight, with collaboration across CYP teams and local partners to maximize resources and quality of care.