Supervisory Educational Technician NF-04
About The Position
This position is located at East Child Development Center, Fort Carson, Colorado. The Supervisory Educational Technician supervises a team of up to twelve direct-care professionals and volunteers supporting children and youth. The role includes first-level supervision, program and classroom evaluation, staff coaching and performance observations, and helping ensure safety, health, fitness, and nutrition practices. The employee may serve as Manager on Duty and assume the program Director’s or Assistant Director’s responsibilities when assigned and when they are absent. The position may involve indoor and outdoor work, travel to indoor and outdoor field trips, and an uncommon tour of duty that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays. Employees must complete required training and certifications, maintain current CPR and First Aid certifications, meet immunization and physical requirements, and complete background checks required for regular contact with children. The role also requires effective communication, use of Microsoft Office Suite, and the ability to supervise children in accordance with sight-and-sound supervision requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in child development, early childhood education, elementary or secondary education, home economics with an early childhood emphasis, elementary education, special education, or another field appropriate to the position; for Child Development Facility positions, the education must be in a specified relevant field or another appropriate field such as directly related behavioral science.
- 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/youth facility-based programs.
- Experience managing in 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 training, presentations, meetings with parents or staff, or similar activities.
- 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, comply with sight-and-sound supervision requirements, and respond immediately when applicable.
- Maintain current CPR and First Aid certifications and complete required DoD and Service training and certifications.
- Meet immunization requirements, pass a pre-employment physical and subsequent physicals, provide evidence of immunization, and be free from communicable disease.
- Complete required favorably adjudicated background checks due to regular contact with children under age 18.
- Submit proof of directly related education at the time of application.
- Submit a resume of no more than two pages.
Responsibilities
- Supervise an assigned team of up to twelve direct-care professionals and volunteers serving children and youth.
- Serve as a first-level supervisor for assigned staff.
- Conduct and review evaluations of classrooms and activity areas, identify areas for improvement, and establish and implement corrective action plans within prescribed timeframes.
- Serve as Manager on Duty when assigned, assuming the responsibilities and duties of the program Director or Assistant Director in their absence.
- Work with the Training Specialist and 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 and provide employees with advice, counsel, or instruction on work and administrative matters.
- Promote and model safety, fitness, health, and nutrition practices.
- Report all suspected incidents of child abuse.
Benefits
- 100% childcare fee discount for the first child for CYS employees working at least 15 hours per week; 25% discount for the second and subsequent children.
- Temporary limited commissary privileges for CYS employees, excluding tobacco and alcohol purchases, through December 31, 2026.
- Professional development opportunities, including training, education, and certification programs.
- Access to some on-base facilities, including fitness centers and libraries.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
