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Duties

Summary: The primary purpose of this position is to lead child development program assistants at entry level through target levels and provide guidance in conducting daily activities with children, room arrangements and enhancements, guidance techniques, interaction with children, meal service, and to ensure appropriate developmental care and instruction for children in assigned area of responsibility is provided in the child development program. Duties: Orients new employees to their duties of providing a classroom environment conducive to the proper care and learning for children. Communicates with parents on a regular basis. Develops and implements daily lesson plans. Follows established procedures for preventing, treating and reporting all child injury, illness and/or abuse.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Full/part-time employees occupying direct childcare positions are eligible for discounts IAW DAF AFSVC/CC Memo, 30 Sep 22; first child 100% / each additional child 25%. Other assigned CYP and FCC personnel are eligible for 25% discount.
• Overtime may be required.
• May be required to perform other duties in support of extended mission requirements based on the scope of the mission during times of conflict or staffing shortages.
• May have additional duties assigned.
• May be required to perform duties in support of the READY program including performing escort duties, ID checks, and other duties as required.
• Must have current immunizations.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain certification for First Aid, CPR, and Food Handler's training.
• A Local Agency Check (LAC) and a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) is required.
• Works an uncommon tour of duty.
• A pre-employment physical is required.
• This position has been identified as having "regular contact with children". IAW Public Law 101-647 Section 231, and Public Law 102-190, Section 1094. (cont'd)
• (cont'd) A FBI fingerprint and State Criminal History Repository (SCHR) Check will be completed on any person selected for this position.
• IAW DoDI 3020-42 this position has been locally or command designated as Mission Essential (ME); needed to ensure the continued operation of mission essential functions of the activity. (cont'd)
• (cont'd) Mission Essential personnel may be required to report for duty at normal times when the base is closed or delayed reporting, and remain on duty during phased or early release.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Clerical and Administrative Support Positions, for GS-1702, Education and Training Technician Series. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-04, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of an extensive body of childcare policies and directives requiring extended training and experience to perform a variety of interrelated childcare assignments and resolve a wide range of problems; knowledge of child development, theory, methodology, and practices relating to physical, intellectual, social, emotional, and nutritional development; expanded knowledge of a CDC operation, to include addressing emergencies, recognizing and preventing child abuse and neglect, oversight of child care methods and procedures, management of staff members, knowledge of registration procedures, intake and output of children, required paperwork and reports, ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with parents, staff, and other professional contacts. OR EDUCATION: Applicant has successfully completed four years of education above the high school level obtained in an accredited business, technical school, junior college, college, or university. NOTE: You MUST submit a copy of transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Applicants have a combination of qualifying specialized experience and education that when combined total at least 100 percent. NOTE: You MUST submit a copy of transcripts. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of and training in Early Childhood education. 2. Knowledge of Child Development Center regulations, procedures, and processes. 3. Skill in effectively working and communicating orally with children and adults using courtesy and tact. 4. Ability to gather, maintain and compile pertinent data. 5. Ability to lead employees in the accomplishment of work assignments. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Contacts

• Address USAF Academy 5136 Eagle Drive USAF Academy, CO 80840 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]