Educational Technician (Child Development)

RxREVU, Inc.; Kaiserslautern; Vor Ort; EUR 30.000 - 47.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

RxREVU, Inc. seeks a developmental care provider to support children from 6 months to 5 years in a CDC setting. You will plan activities, monitor health and growth, and lead junior staff on program activities to ensure quality care.

Responsibilities include implementing specialized programs for children with special needs and maintaining accurate records, while collaborating with the team to promote safe, nurturing environments.

Qualifikationen

• Knowledge of child development regulations, procedures and processes.
• Understanding of early child development theory and methods.
• Familiarity with CDC regulations, programs and operations.
• Ability to design creative activity plans for child growth.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to ensure safety and hygiene through supervision and proper space management.

Aufgaben

• Design and implement activity plans to support development across domains.
• Observe, evaluate and document each child's health and progress.
• Create specialized programs for children with special needs.
• Provide guidance and leadership to junior staff and participate in projects.

Kenntnisse

CDC regulations

Early development theory

CDC programs

Active supervision

Communication skills

Safety and hygiene

Ausbildung

4+ years post-high school education

Jobbeschreibung

Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to provide appropriate, specialized developmental care and instruction for children in the Child Development Center (CDC). In addition, performs basic oversight and supervision for a designated classroom for ages 6 months through 5 years.

Duties

• Design and implement a variety of activity plans to stimulate and sustain the interest of children and to contribute to their social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
• Observes and evaluates each child's health and development and reports on and maintains records of observations.
• Prepares and implements specialized programs for children with special needs, i.e., children with disciplinary problems, learning disabilities, or gifted children.
• Provides technical guidance and leadership to junior employees assigned to assist with program activities and participates in special projects.

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Employees and family members requiring medical/dental care in the overseas location are responsible for obtaining/paying for care. Access for these members to military medical/dental treatment facilities is on space-available/reimbursable basis only.
• Full/part-time employees occupying direct childcare positions are eligible for discounts IAW DAF AFSVC/CC Memo, 30 Sep 22; first child 100% / each additional child 25%. Other assigned CYP and FCC personnel are eligible for 25% discount.
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Recruitment is limited to the local commuting area.
• Differential and/or allowance authorized for your permanent duty station will be paid to the extent that eligibility therefore is established and are subject to change without notice.
• Must be at least 18 years of age and hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
• This position has been identified as having "regular contact with children". In accordance with (IAW) Public Law 101-647 Section 231, Public Law 102-190, Section 1094, and DoD Instruction 1402.05, background checks are required.
• DD Form 2981 Basic Criminal History and Statement of Admission, Installation Records Check, FBI fingerprint, and Tier 1 with a State Criminal History Repository (SCHR) check will be completed on any person selected for this position.
• IAW 34-144 and DoD Certification requirements, a pre-employment physical examination with a renewal at least every 3 years and specified immunizations are required. Must be physically and behaviorally capable of performing the duties of the job.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain certification for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid, rescue breathing, and Food Handlers Training as well as complete additional training requirements.
• Training may be conducted during evening and weekend hours.
• Agency Check (LAC) and a National Agency Check with inquiries (NACI) is required.
• May be required to work other than normal duty hours.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Education and Training Technician Series Positions, 1702.

Specialized Experience

Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-04 or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience include work that includes applying child development program rules and procedures to plan and perform a wide variety of interrelated child care assignments and solving a wide range of problems; interacting with parents professionally and tactfully; reporting abuse in accordance to establish guidance; maintaining accurate count of children and providing a safe environment to prevent injury.

Education

Successful completion 4-years of education above the high school level, in any field for which high school graduation or the equivalent is the normal prerequisite, obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university. NOTE: you must submit a copy of your transcripts.

Combination of Education and Experience

A combination of post high-school education in excess of the first 60 semester hours (i.e., beyond the second year) and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit copies of your transcripts.

Knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs)

1. Knowledge of Child Development regulations, procedures, and processes.
2. Knowledge of early child development theory, methodology, and practices relating to physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development.
3. Knowledge of Child Development Center (CDC) regulations, programs, and operations.
4. Ability to develop creative and innovative activity and special program plans.
5. Ability to promote and foster effective working relationships with others and to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
6. Ability to ensure the safety and hygiene of children through constant supervision, effective arrangement of space, and proper management of equipment.

Part-time or unpaid experience

Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

Volunteer work experience

Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Additional Information

Important Overseas Information

Applicants interested in applying for overseas locations please review important information regarding the exceptional family member program.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP)

For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants)

Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. For more information.

120-Day Register

This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible

PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. To obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.

Direct Deposit

All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

Incentives

Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used.

Disabled veteran leave

is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information.

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Benefits

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