SUPERVISORY LEAD EDUCATOR at U.S. Air Forces, Europe

About the role

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a first level supervisor, providing planning, directing, organizing, and exercising control over non-supervisory employees assigned to Child Development Center or School Age Care Program while ensuring the staff provides appropriate developmental care and instruction for children and youth in Child and Youth Program(CYP). Ensure staff provide appropriate developmental care and instruction for children and youth in Child Development or School Age Care Programs. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Establishes, develops and maintains effective working relationships with other managers and professional staff to ensure seamless service and continuity of quality for all children and youth. Support and consistently reinforce developmental training of Child Development Center or School Age Care Programs direct care professionals. Conduct and review program evaluations of classroom and activity areas, identifying areas that need improvement, and establishing and implementing corrective action plans to address deficiencies. Conduct quality assurance checks on classroom/activity to include, after action plans, medication and allergy documentation, classroom inspection checklist, temperature logs, inclusion and behavior support plans, accident/incident reports, child attendance and accountability reports, as well as any locally required documentation. Continuation of Conditions of Employment: Position is subject to immunization requirements as a condition of employment for working with children and youth. Employee is required to obtain appropriate immunization against communicable diseases in accordance with recommendations from the Advisory committee on Immunization Practices (ACIPT), which includes the influenza vaccine. This position has been a designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Deman Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by the employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. Certificate in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation is required. Must be 18 years of age and possess a high school diploma or equivalent. The incumbent serves as a mandated reporter as prescribed by local policy in the case of suspected incidences of child abuse and neglect. At a minimum, meet qualification requirements stipulated by the US Office of Personnel Management for the 1701 occupational series. This is a Centrally Manage position. 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, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Professional and Scientific Positions. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Applicants must have a degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION - Applicant has a combination of education and experience which includes Courses equivalent to a major in Child Development or Early Childhood Education plus appropriate experience or additional course work that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study described. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes developing curricula for the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development of children from infancy through school-age in all installation child development program; implementing a training program for childcare providers and other staff; knowledge of early childhood development principles, practices, philosophy, and techniques; knowledge of education and training techniques such as instruction, development and evaluation of curricula, and instructional material and aids. OR EDUCATION: Applicant has successfully completed two years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree in child development or early childhood education. Note: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Applicant has a combination of specialized experience and education as described above. Therefore, I have a combination of experience and education to meet the qualifications of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. 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: Knowledge of professional child and/or youth development theory, methodology, and practices relating to physical, intellectual, social and emotional development of children at a variety of ages, with a variety of needs, and in a variety of settings. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. Knowledge of Federal, State and local laws governing the detection, prevention, and reporting of child abuse and/or neglect. Skill in educating, counseling, and advising childcare providers and parents; assessing training and children's developmental needs, and evaluating qualifications and suitability of childcare providers. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to adapt planned activities for children's individual skills. 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.