Summary

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In this position you serve as the early childhood education specialist for all child development programs including child development center, pre-schools, family child care, school-age, special needs programs, volunteers, hourly care programs, food service and custodial, and any unique children's programs such as Sure Start.

This job is open to

• The public
  
  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

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• Initiates, designs, develops, arranges for, conducts, and oversees training in early childhood development and related activities for all child development center staff, family child care program staff and providers, preschool and school-age program staff, volunteers, hourly care staff, management, administrative staff, custodial employees, food service staff and staff working an any unique settings for children such as Sure Start.
• Develops, implements, maintains, and monitors and Individual Training plan for all management, care giving personnel, family child care coordinators and providers, Tracks progress, and periodically reassesses individual growth needs through discussion with individual staff members.
• Ensures training programs balance the training required by directives or policy such as the Air Force Training Modules and base-specific training needs. Conducts or sponsors in-service workshops to address needs in instructional techniques, such as writing and implementing activity plans, using special teaching skills, adapting activities for the individual needs of children, and specific program areas such as family style meals and snacks, child abuse and neglect, outdoor play, parent involvement and conferences, etc.
• Develops, implements, and oversees all elements of children's developmental program activities to include environment, equipment and materials, program structure, activities and experiences, and supportive interactions and positive social development for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, school-agers, and children with special needs receiving care.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Obtain and maintain Security clearance.
• This is a designated Drug Testing Position.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical
• This position is a child care/youth services position and is subject to background checks in accordance with AFI 34-144, Child and Youth Programs
  as a condition of employment.

Qualifications

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In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, General Education and Training Series positions located here

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-01 or equivalent to the next lower grade GS-04 in the Federal Service. Specialized experiences is early childhood education experience for all child development programs including child development center, pre-schools, family child care, school-age, special needs programs, volunteers, hourly care programs, food service and custodial, and any unique children's programs such as Sure Start.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Professional knowledge of principles, theories, concepts, and practices of early childhood development encompassing infant through school age youth.
2. Skill in developing curricula which covers physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development.
3. Skill in developing, adapting, and providing training to staff members, family day care providers, and parents as well as food service and custodial staff.
4. Skill in identifying children with special needs and providing appropriate referrals to ensure children with special needs are assessed and accommodated.
5. Skill in the administration and interpretation of environmental, program, and child abuse probability assessments.

Additional Requirements of Position

• May require standing, bending, stooping and lifting children whose weights range from approximately 15-40 pounds. A physical examination (including a chest x-ray or a urine test, as appropriate) is mandatory before placement.
• It is AF policy that each Training & Curriculum Specialist will achieve accreditation for the Child Development Program through the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs. Maintains working relationships with professional organizations and educational institutions to gain knowledge which will improve the program and promote good community relations. Must complete additional training requirements including CPR and First-Aid, and remain current.

Education

Basic Requirements:

1. Degree: that included or was supplemented by major study in education or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position.
   
   or
2. Combination of education and experience courses equivalent to a major in education, or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position, plus appropriate experience or additional course work that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in A above.

For Child Development Training and Curriculum Specialist positions with the Departments of the Air Force and Navy, and Education Program Specialist positions with the Department of the Army, the education must have been in child development or early childhood education.

Additional information

NO 6-MONTH WAIT! Recently retired and/or retiring from MILITARY service ARE eligible for immediate appointment for AFTC positions. The 180-day waiting period has been waived for AFTC to hire recently retired and/or retiring service members.

Full-time Air Force Civilian Service employees enjoy the below benefits, and more!

• Paid Time-Off:
  
  • 11 Federal Holidays off per year
  • Vacation time (Annual Leave) accumulates based on length of employment. Starts at 13 days (104 hours) per year and up to 26 days (208 hours) per year
  • 13 sick days per year (104 hours)
• Various Medical, Dental & Vision packages to choose from for entire family
• Retirement:
  
  • Pension: Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)
  • 401K: Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) available with up to 5% agency matching
• Flexible work schedules and shift work may be available (depends on position)
• Employee assistance Programs
• Health and Wellness resources
• Tuition Assistance & Professional Development opportunities
• Many career enhancement and promotion opportunities

• Benefits
  
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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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• Required Documents
  
  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
  
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  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
  
  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
  schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
  
  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
• How to Apply
  
  Click APPLY NOW to complete an application and upload resume (PDF or Word Doc) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50).
  
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  Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.
  
  Agency contact information
  
  
  
  Air Force Test Center Recruitment
  
  Email
  
  AFTC.Enterprise.Recruiting@us.af.mil
  
  Address
  
  EHA DHA
  
  550 C Street West
  
  JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150
  
  US
  
  Next steps
  
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• Fair and Transparent
  
  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  
  
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

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If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

Click APPLY NOW to complete an application and upload resume (PDF or Word Doc) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50).

To receive additional information about current and future job openings with AFCS via email notification, please register at www.Afciviliancareers.com and sign up to "Get Career Updates."

For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here.

Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.

Agency contact information



Air Force Test Center Recruitment

Email

AFTC.Enterprise.Recruiting@us.af.mil

Address

EHA DHA

550 C Street West

JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150

US

Next steps

For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here.

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Criminal history inquiries
• Financial suitability
• Selective Service
• New employee probationary period
• Signature and false statements
• Privacy Act
• Social security number request