Assistant Child Development Center Director

Air Combat Command • Grand Forks AFB, ND

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a first level supervisor and assist the Child Development Center Director in the supervision of the day-to-day operation of a Child Development Center. Assists with the supervision of the Child Development Center to provide specialized developmental childcare and instruction for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years of age.

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.
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• A one (1) year supervisory probationary period is required if applicant selected has not previously met this requirement.
• This position has been identified as having "regular contact with children".
• A FBI fingerprint, and Tier 1 with a State Criminal History Repository (SCHR) check will be completed on any person selected for this position.
• IAW AFI 34-248 and DOD certification requirements, a pre-employment physical examination with a renewal at least every 3 years and specified immunizations are required.
• Incumbent must be able to obtain Food Handler's, First Aid, and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certifications and complete additional training requirements.
• At a minimum, meet qualification requirements stipulated by the US Office of Personnel Management for the 1701 occupational series.
• Incumbent may occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours to include weekends, holidays and evenings.
• Incumbent may be required to work a split shift to meet supervisory or program requirements.
• Work involves physical exertion such as standing, walking, lifting up to 40 lbs. (small children or center supplies), and some involvement in all aspects of the center and playground area arrangement and maintenance.
• 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.
• A bachelor's degree (or higher degree) that included or was supplemented by a major study in child development, early childhood education, home economics (early childhood emphasis), elementary education, special education, or other fields appropriate to the position to be filled. Note: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application.
• OR Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major in education, or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position such as child development, early childhood education, home economics (early childhood emphasis), elementary education, special education, or other fields appropriate to the position to be filled, plus appropriate experience or additional course work that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the four-year course of study described above. Note: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application.
• SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems.
• Examples of specialized experience includes professional knowledge of child development theory, methodology, and practices relating to physical, intellectual, social and special education needs and center management.
• Knowledge of and the ability to interpret and apply laws and regulations governing childcare to include regulatory requirements, policies and practices.
• Knowledge of financial, budget, resource management practices and principles, and analytical and evaluative methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of the USDA food program requirements.
• Skill in educating, counseling and advising childcare providers and parents; assessing training and children's developmental needs.
• Skill in conducting regular and periodic audits, studies, and inspections, evaluating the results, determining the feasibility of necessary improvements and coordinating corrective action.
• OR EDUCATION: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position, such as, but not limited to Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Home Economics (early childhood emphasis), Elementary Education, Special Education or other fields appropriate to the position to be filled. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application.
• OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least100%. 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-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 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.
• Professional knowledge of child development theory, methodology, and practices related to physical, intellectual, social and special education needs and center management.
• Knowledge of and the ability to interpret and apply laws and regulations governing child care to include regulatory requirements, policies and practices.
• Knowledge of financial, budget, resources management practices and principles, and analytical and evaluative methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of the USDA food program requirements.
• Skill in educating, counseling and advising child care providers and parents; assessing training and children's developmental needs.
• Skill in conducting regular and periodic audits, studies, and inspections, evaluating the results, determining the feasibility of necessary improvements and coordinating corrective action.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position

Responsibilities

• Assists the Child Development Center Director in the daily operations of the Child Development Center.
• Assists in the administration and evaluation of ongoing programs of individual and group developmental and educational activities for staff implementation and execution.
• Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.
• Provides assistance in the management of funds and resources to include developing the annual NAF and APF budgets, which includes submission and prioritization of program component requirements.
• Assists the director in the administration of the USDA nutrition/food program.

Benefits

• 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.
• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
• Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

What This Job Offers

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