SUPERVISORY LEAD EDUCATOR

This SUPERVISORY LEAD EDUCATOR position is with Air Combat Command (Department of the Air Force) in Davis Monthan AFB, AZ. 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. Key duties: • 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. Qualifications: continuation of Conditions of Employment: Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by 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. 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. The duties of this position require the employee to operate a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license is required. This position will be designated as a drug testing position IAW AFMAN 44-198, Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. his position has been designated as a Key Career Position (KCP). The assignment will not be continuing and has an established tour limitation of 36-60 months as determined by the Career Field Team and Career Field Manager. Employees must sign a Memorandum of Understanding including Selection, Restriction, Outplacement, Tour and Mobility Agreement as a condition of employment. This addendum is effective 1 March 2014 and will be utilized upon incumbent's exit from the position and from that point forward whenever the position is filled. This is a Mission-Essential position performing a Mission-Critical-Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions. 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: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree that included or was supplemented by major study in child development, early childhood education, or an equivalent field of study. NOTE: You MUST submit copies of your transcripts. OR Combination of education and experience - Courses equivalent to a major in child development, early childhood education, youth development, family studies, or an equivalent field of study, 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 in the field of child or youth development or family studies. NOTE: You MUST submit copies 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: 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. NOTES: You MUST submit a copy of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of progressively higher-level graduate education and experience may be used to satisfy the specialized experience requirement for this position if the computed percentage of the education and experience is at least 100%. NOTE: You MUST submit a copy of your transcripts. 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. View the full announcement and apply on USAJOBS.gov.