Assistant Child Development Center Director

Air Force Civilian Service; Bellevue (NE); On-site; USD 75,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 Federal Holidays

Sick leave 13 days/year

13–26 vacation days/year

Health Insurance

Federal retirement (FERS)

Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)

Job summary

Air Force Civilian Service at Offutt AFB, Nebraska, seeks an Assistant Child Development Center Director (GS-1701-11) to support the Center Director with daily operations and staff supervision. You will ensure safe, nurturing care for children aged six weeks to five years, while maintaining regulatory compliance and program excellence.

Annual salary starts at $75,425 to $98,058, based on experience, with comprehensive federal benefits including leave, health insurance, and a strong retirement

Qualifications

• Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related field.
• Professional knowledge of child development theory, methodology and practices.
• Knowledge of childcare laws, regulations, policies and practices.
• Knowledge of financial, budget and resource management.
• Knowledge of USDA food program requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Center Director with day-to-day management and supervision.
• Oversee program implementation to ensure safe, nurturing environments.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and audits; lead corrective actions as needed.
• Guide and mentor staff to deliver high-quality developmental care.

Skills

Early childhood education

Staff supervision

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

USDA knowledge

Education theory

Education

Degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Exceptional child development programs are built on a foundation of strong, collaborative leadership. At Offutt Air Force Base, our Child Development Center is dedicated to providing an unparalleled standard of care and learning for the children of our military families. As the Assistant Child Development Center Director, you will be a cornerstone of our leadership team, partnering with the Director to drive operational excellence and uphold the highest standards of developmental education. If you are a strategic leader with a passion for early childhood development and a talent for empowering staff, we invite you to help us shape a premier program that supports our nation's heroes.

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) are looking for a Full-Time Assistant Child Development Center Director, GS-1701-11, Offutt AFB, NE. In this vital role, you will act as a first-level supervisor, assisting the Center Director with the comprehensive day-to-day management of the facility. You will be instrumental in supervising program implementation, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment, and guiding staff to deliver outstanding developmental care for children aged six weeks to five years. Your responsibilities will span from administrative oversight and regulatory compliance to direct involvement in fostering a positive, effective, and mission-focused educational setting.

Annual Salary starts at $75,425 - $98,058 (Based on experience)

AFCS Benefits

Paid Time Off

• 11 Federal Holidays each year
• 13 sick leave days earned per year (accumulative)

Paid Vacation Time

• 13-26 days per year based on length of employment

Health Insurance

• No waiting period to qualify for you and your family

Retirement

• Immediate coverage by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)
• Basic Benefits Plan
• Social Security
• Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), like a 401(k) (Automatically receive 1% agency contributions and up to 5% matching)

Qualifications

• Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development: that included or was supplemented by major study in education or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position.
• Professional knowledge of child development theory, methodology, and practices relating to physical, intellectual, social and special education needs and center management.
• Knowledge of and the ability to interpret and apply laws and regulations governing childcare to include regulatory requirements, policies and practices.
• Knowledge of financial, budget, resource management practices and principles, and analytical and evaluative methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of the USDA food program requirements.
• Skill in educating, counseling and advising childcare providers and parents; assessing training and children’s developmental needs.
• Skill in conducting regular and periodic audits, studies, and inspections, evaluating the results, determining the feasibility of necessary improvements and coordinating corrective action.

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