Childcare Specialist

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Social Services, or related field. Minimum 3 years of experience in childcare management, compliance oversight, or early childhood education. Familiarity with Army or DoD childcare standards preferred. Active Secret clearance. Knowledge of childcare safety, licensing, and regulatory compliance. Ability to evaluate site/venue childcare suitability during pre-event planning. Strong vendor management and contract compliance skills. Excellent communication skills for working with vendors, UMTs, and parents. Maintain confidentiality and safeguard child protection information. Ensure all childcare operations adhere to Army ethical standards and professional codes of conduct. Travel to domestic and OCONUS locations for childcare site inspections and on-site monitoring. Complete mandatory Army AT/OPSEC and IT security training within 30 days of hire and annually thereafter.

Assess potential venues for childcare suitability, including space safety, accessibility, and adherence to occupancy requirements. Verify facilities meet child protection and fire safety codes for temporary childcare operations. Ensure childcare spaces are located in secure areas, separate from training rooms but within accessible proximity. Identify and coordinate with licensed childcare providers in CONUS and OCONUS locations. Ensure vendors comply with Army childcare standards, federal/state/local regulations, and contract requirements. Validate vendor staff background checks, training certifications, and staffing ratios prior to event execution. Review vendor proposals and contracts for compliance and cost reasonableness. Conduct pre-event inspections of childcare rooms and setups. Monitor childcare operations during events, ensuring compliance with approved staffing ratios and safety requirements. Report and document any incidents or non-compliance issues, providing immediate corrective action guidance. Provide childcare compliance input for Monthly Execution Reports and Quarterly Close-Out Reports. Maintain vendor compliance files, including proof of licensing, staff clearances, and incident reports. Track and report childcare service costs for Receipts of Services (ROS) and invoicing.