Assistant Child Development Center Director

Air Combat Command • Mountain Home AFB, ID

2d

About The Position

Serves as a first-level supervisor and assists the Child Development Center Director with day-to-day operations of a Child Development Center. The center provides specialized developmental childcare and instruction for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. The position develops, implements, and administers child development programs; helps provide a safe and healthy environment that stimulates and sustains children’s interest; assists with administration; and organizes educational and developmental programs.

The position assists with program oversight, staff implementation of developmental and educational activities, personnel management, budgeting and resource management, and administration of the USDA nutrition/food program. It is a mission-essential position and is designated as a testing-designated position under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program.

Requirements

• Meet the GS-1701 qualification requirements and specialized-experience requirements for the position.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in child development, early childhood education, home economics with an early childhood emphasis, elementary education, special education, or another appropriate field; alternatively, qualifying education and experience equivalent to the specified course of study. Transcripts must be submitted when qualifying based on education.
• One year of specialized experience at the GS-09 level or equivalent, including knowledge of child development and center management, childcare laws and regulations, financial and resource management, analytical and evaluative methods, and USDA food program requirements; and skill in advising providers and parents, assessing training and developmental needs, conducting audits and inspections, and coordinating corrective action. Alternatively, qualifying doctoral education or a qualifying combination of education and experience may be used.
• Meet the applicable federal time-in-grade requirement: one year at GS-09 for GS-11 consideration when TIG applies.
• Be a U.S. citizen. Males must be registered for Selective Service.
• Complete an FBI fingerprint check and State Criminal History Repository check.
• Complete a pre-employment physical examination, renew it at least every three years, and obtain specified immunizations.
• Obtain Food Handler’s, First Aid, and CPR certifications and complete additional required training.
• Possess and maintain an appropriate valid driver’s license if driving is required; an annual driving-record check is required.
• Pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing.
• Be able to perform physical work that includes standing, walking, lifting up to 40 pounds, and assisting with center and playground arrangement and maintenance.
• Be available to work outside normal duty hours, including weekends, holidays, and evenings, and potentially split shifts, as required.
• Submit transcripts when education is used to qualify; foreign education must be shown to be equivalent to U.S. education.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Child Development Center Director with daily center operations and the development, implementation, and oversight of the center program.
• Support activities, experiences, supportive interactions, and positive social development for children.
• Assist in administering and evaluating ongoing individual and group developmental and educational activities for staff to implement.
• Exercise supervisory personnel-management responsibilities and advise employees about management policies, procedures, and directives.
• Assist with management of funds and resources, including developing annual NAF and APF budgets and submitting and prioritizing program component requirements.
• Assist the director in administering the USDA nutrition/food program.
• Help maintain a safe and healthy environment for children and support the organization of educational and developmental programs.

Benefits

• Childcare discounts for eligible employees: direct childcare employees may receive 100% off the first child and 25% off each additional child; other assigned CYP and FCC personnel may receive a 25% discount.
• Federal employees receive access to a comprehensive benefits package; eligibility depends on position type. Specific benefits are not listed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level