Education Technician

U.S. Coast Guard•Buzzards Bay, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This GS-1702-5 Education Technician position is located at the USCG Base Cape Cod Child Development Center in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts. The Education Technician serves as a Team Teacher, providing classroom instruction, planning learning activities, and supporting safe daily operations. The role may oversee center operations in the absence of designated leadership and supports compliance with Coast Guard policies and accreditation standards. The position also involves working with management, staff, and parents on training and child care concerns.

Requirements

Meet the GS-05 qualification requirement through one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-04 grade level, four years above high school, or a combination of post-high-school education and specialized experience that meets the qualification requirements.
Specialized experience may include providing classroom instruction in a child development setting; maintaining safe and sanitary facilities; applying child care policies and accreditation standards; assisting with staff training; and collaborating with parents and management to resolve child care concerns.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
A one-year probationary period may be required.
Must successfully pass a background investigation; the position requires a Public Trust clearance.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license.
Must successfully complete a pre-employment medical examination.
Must meet the time-in-grade requirement by the announcement closing date.
Federal salary payments must be made by direct deposit.

Responsibilities

Plan and provide classroom instruction and learning activities.
Oversee center operations in the absence of designated leadership.
Conduct sanitation and safety checks, including inspections of playground equipment.
Support compliance with Coast Guard policies and accreditation standards.
Assist with staff meetings, training, and workshops.
Work with management and parents to address child care concerns.