Supervisory Educational Technician NF-04

United States Army Installation Management Command • Fort Wainwright, AK

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This full-time position is located at the School Age Center at Fort Wainwright, Alaska. The Supervisory Educational Technician supervises an assigned team of direct care professionals and volunteers and serves as a first-level supervisor. The position may also serve as Manager on Duty, assuming the responsibilities of the Program Director or Assistant Director when assigned and when they are absent.

The role includes evaluating classroom and activity areas, identifying improvements, and developing and implementing corrective action plans. In coordination with the Training Specialist, the incumbent conducts written observations of direct care professionals during operating hours and evaluates employees against established performance standards. The position resolves personnel-related complaints, advises and instructs employees on work and administrative matters, and promotes and models safety, fitness, health, and nutrition practices.

Duties may take place indoors and outdoors and may include travel to field trips. The position may require an uncommon schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, to meet program operating needs. It is mission and weather essential and involves regular contact with children under 18.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in a qualifying field, or 24 semester hours in a qualifying major or related field plus appropriate experience.
• For School-Age facilities, qualifying education may be in child development, early childhood education, home economics with an early childhood emphasis, elementary or secondary education, youth development or administration, physical education, special education, or another appropriate field such as directly related behavioral science.
• At least six months of experience supervising or leading caregivers within 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, meet sight-and-sound supervision requirements, and respond immediately when applicable.
• Maintain current CPR and First Aid certifications and complete required training and certifications within specified timeframes.
• Meet the position's immunization requirements, pass a pre-employment physical and subsequent physicals, and provide evidence of immunization and freedom from communicable disease.
• Pass required favorable background checks for a position involving regular contact with children under 18.
• Submit proof of directly related education with the application; transcripts must be legible, in English, and show the school and applicant names. Foreign education must be evaluated as equivalent to accredited U.S. education or receive full credit at an accredited U.S. college or university.
• Submit a resume of no more than two pages.

Responsibilities

• Supervise an assigned team of direct care professionals and volunteers serving up to twelve ratio children/youth.
• Serve as a first-level supervisor for assigned staff.
• Conduct and review evaluations of classroom 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 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.
• Provide advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on work and administrative matters.
• Promote and model safety, fitness, health, and nutrition practices.
• Report all suspected incidents of child abuse.
• Complete required DoD and Service training and maintain current CPR and First Aid certifications.

Benefits

• Childcare fee discount: 100% for the first child and 25% for the second and subsequent children for eligible CYS employees working at least 15 hours per week.
• Eligible regular full-time and part-time employees may enroll in health and life insurance, participate in 401(k) and retirement plans, and receive paid personal time off and federal holidays.
• NAF employees may have opportunities for professional development, including training, education, and certification programs.
• Employees may have access to on-base facilities, including fitness centers and libraries.
• A 1.49% Cost of Living Allowance may apply, contingent on eligibility and subject to change.
• Sunday premium pay and night differential pay may be authorized for regularly scheduled employees.

What This Job Offers

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