Educational Technician (Child Development)

United States Space Force • Peterson AFB, CO

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About The Position

The Educational Technician (Child Development) provides support for child development programs. The role designs, implements, and reviews activity plans; observes and evaluates children’s health and development; and prepares and implements specialized programs for children with special needs, including children with disciplinary problems, learning disabilities, or gifted children. The technician also provides technical guidance and leadership to junior employees assisting with program activities and participates in special projects.

The position requires a certificate in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. It has regular contact with children and requires background checks, including criminal history and fingerprint checks. Overtime may be required on an unscheduled or emergency basis.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service.
• A certificate in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation is required.
• At least one year of specialized experience at the NJ-I pay band (GS-04 equivalent) or higher, including knowledge of child development regulations and processes; early childhood development theory and practices; Child Development Center regulations, programs, and operations; activity planning; communication and working relationships; and child safety and hygiene.
• Alternatively, successfully complete four years of education above the high school level at an accredited business, secretarial, or technical school, junior college, college, or university.
• A qualifying combination of education and experience may be used if it meets at least 100% of the requirements.
• Transcripts must be submitted when using education to qualify; education must be accredited by an institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Foreign education must be documented as equivalent to a conventional U.S. education program.
• Applicants must clearly identify duties and responsibilities and total weekly hours for part-time or unpaid experience.
• Applicants selected for the position must complete required background checks, including DD Form 2981, an Installation Records Check, FBI fingerprint check, and Tier 1 check with a State Criminal History Repository; specified checks must be renewed every five years, with annual review of DD Form 2981.
• Depending on the position type, the selected applicant must serve a one-year probationary period or a two-year trial period.
• May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and review activity plans.
• Observe and evaluate each child’s health and development.
• Prepare and implement specialized programs for children with special needs, including children with disciplinary problems, learning disabilities, or gifted children.
• Provide technical guidance and leadership to junior employees assigned to assist with program activities.
• Participate in special projects.
• Ensure children’s safety and hygiene through constant supervision, effective arrangement of space, and proper management of equipment.

Benefits

• Childcare discounts for eligible employees: direct childcare employees may receive 100% off for the first child and 25% off each additional child; other assigned CYP and FCC personnel may receive a 25% discount.
• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED