Family Child Care Coordinator

Air Combat Command • Shaw AFB, SC

3d

About The Position

The Family Child Care Coordinator plans, organizes, develops, implements, and monitors the Family Child Care Program to meet community needs and ensure children’s health and safety. The role establishes and enforces program policies and procedures and recruits providers to support the program’s mission.

The coordinator supports program operations through background checks, resource management, a resource-lending program, required reporting, documentation and file maintenance, and public relations. The position also trains Family Child Care providers on business practices, supervision and accountability, child abuse, fire and safety prevention and reporting, health regulations, and child nutrition.

The role performs administrative duties across a range of child care programs, including Expanded Child Care, Missile Care, Home Community Care, Deployment Care, Subsidy, Extended Duty Care, 24/7 Child Care, Air Force Aid Society Child Care for PCS/Volunteers, and Respite Care. The coordinator consults with parents to validate and confirm child care requests.

Requirements

• Meet the basic education requirement through a four-year college course of study leading to a bachelor’s or higher degree, with major study in child development, early childhood education, or an equivalent field; alternatively, meet the specified combination of equivalent courses and appropriate experience or additional coursework.
• Meet the specialized experience requirement with at least one year of experience equivalent to GS-07 managing a family child care program, or qualify through two years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master’s degree, a master’s or equivalent graduate degree, or an allowed combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrate knowledge of child development theory, methodology, and practices for children of varied ages and needs in varied settings.
• Demonstrate knowledge of childcare regulatory requirements, policies, and practices.
• Demonstrate skill in educating, counseling, and advising providers and parents; assessing training and children’s developmental needs; and evaluating provider qualifications and suitability.
• Demonstrate skill in compiling, analyzing, and evaluating information; preparing reports; maintaining records; and managing resources to support program goals.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Submit transcripts when using education to qualify.
• Complete the initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s).
• Be a U.S. citizen; males must be registered for Selective Service.
• Successfully complete required additional training, including CPR and first aid.
• Be able to drive a motor vehicle; an appropriate, valid driver’s license may be required.
• Pass an FBI fingerprint and State Criminal History Repository check because the position involves regular contact with children.
• Pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing for this Testing Designated Position.
• Meet applicable federal time-in-grade requirements if applying under merit promotion, including one year at GS-07 for GS-09 consideration.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, develop, implement, and monitor the Family Child Care Program to meet community needs and ensure children’s health and safety.
• Ensure Family Child Care Program policies and procedures are established and followed.
• Recruit new providers for the program.
• Conduct background checks and manage program resources.
• Establish and maintain a resource-lending program.
• Complete required reports and create and maintain necessary documentation and files.
• Carry out public relations tasks.
• Train Family Child Care providers on business practices, supervision and accountability, child abuse, fire and safety prevention and reporting, health regulations, and child nutrition.
• Perform administrative duties related to Family Child Care and associated programs, including Expanded Child Care, Missile Care, Home Community Care, Deployment Care, Subsidy, Extended Duty Care, 24/7 Child Care, Air Force Aid Society Child Care for PCS/Volunteers, and Respite Care.
• Consult with parents to validate and confirm child care requests.

Benefits

• Eligible full-time and part-time employees occupying direct childcare positions may receive childcare discounts: 100% for the first child and 25% for each additional child.
• Other assigned CYP and FCC personnel are eligible for a 25% childcare discount.
• Federal employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefit eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

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