Supervisory Educational Technician NF-04

United States Army Installation Management Command • Fort Hood, TX

13h • Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisory Educational Technician is located at Youth and School Age Centers at Fort Hood, Texas. The role supervises an assigned team of direct-care professionals and volunteers serving up to twelve ratio children or youth, and serves as a first-level supervisor for assigned staff. The incumbent may be assigned to serve as Manager on Duty, assuming the responsibilities of the Program Director or Assistant Director during their absence.

The position includes evaluating classrooms and activity areas, identifying improvements, and implementing corrective action plans. In coordination with the Training Specialist, the incumbent observes direct-care professionals during all hours of operation and evaluates them against established performance standards. The role also addresses personnel-related complaints, advises and instructs staff on work and administrative matters, and promotes safety, fitness, health, and nutrition practices.

The position may involve indoor and outdoor work, travel for field trips, and uncommon work schedules including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Employees working at least 15 hours per week may receive a childcare fee discount: 100% for the first child and 25% for each subsequent child. The posting states that incentives and bonuses will not be paid.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in a qualifying field such as child development, early childhood education, elementary or secondary education, home economics with an early-childhood emphasis, special education, or another field appropriate to the position; qualifying fields vary by facility type.
• Alternatively, 24 semester hours in the specified majors or a related field, plus appropriate experience.
• At least six months of experience supervising or leading caregivers in child- or youth-facility-based programs.
• Experience managing a classroom setting within child and youth programs.
• Experience implementing and overseeing a structured child and youth program curriculum.
• Demonstrated verbal communication skills gained through activities such as conducting training, delivering presentations, or holding meetings with parents or staff.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite.
• Visual and auditory capabilities sufficient to supervise children and youth and meet sight-and-sound supervision requirements.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical and subsequent physicals, provide evidence of immunization, and be free from communicable disease.
• Must meet immunization requirements for working with children and youth, including the influenza vaccine, in accordance with ACIP recommendations.
• Must maintain current CPR and First Aid certifications and complete required DoD and Service training and certifications within specified timelines.
• Must satisfy favorable background-check adjudication requirements for regular contact with children under 18.
• Direct deposit and a Social Security card are required.
• Education proof is required at application; qualifying transcripts must be legible, in English, and show the applicant’s and school’s names. Foreign education used to meet requirements must be evaluated as described in the posting.
• Resume must be two pages or less.

Responsibilities

• Supervise an assigned team of direct-care professionals and volunteers serving up to twelve ratio children or youth.
• Serve as a first-level supervisor for assigned staff.
• Evaluate classroom and activity areas, identify areas for improvement, and establish and implement corrective action plans within prescribed timeframes.
• When assigned, serve as Manager on Duty and assume the Program Director’s or Assistant Director’s responsibilities during their absence.
• Work with the Training Specialist to conduct written observations of assigned direct-care professionals during all hours of operation.
• Evaluate employees against established performance standards.
• Resolve complaints related to personnel concerns.
• Give employees advice, counsel, or instruction on work and administrative matters.
• Promote and model safety, fitness, health, and nutrition practices.
• Follow sight-and-sound supervision requirements and provide immediate responses when applicable.
• Report suspected incidents of child abuse as legally required.
• Complete required DoD and Service training and maintain current CPR and First Aid certifications.

Benefits

• Childcare fee discount for employees working at least 15 hours per week: 100% for the first child and 25% for the second and subsequent children; available to MWR CYS Regular and FLEX employees.
• Commissary privileges for CYS employees.
• Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for health and life insurance, 401(k) and retirement plans, paid personal time off, and federal holidays.
• NAF flexible employees may participate in the NAF 401(k) plan; some may also be eligible for health insurance.
• Professional development opportunities, including training, education, and certification programs.
• Access to some on-base facilities, including fitness centers and libraries.
• Sunday premium pay and night differential pay may be authorized by the Garrison Commander.

What This Job Offers

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