ASSISTANT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER DIRECTOR

U.S. Air Forces, Europe; United States; On-site; USD 58,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Air Forces, Europe (USAFE) is recruiting an Assistant Child Development Center Director to support the CDC Director in the day-to-day operations of a developmental center for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years.

The role encompasses developing and administering child development programs, ensuring a safe and healthy learning environment, and providing managerial support. It also involves staff supervision, budget administration, and overseeing nutrition programs in a federal setting.

Qualifications

• Transcript requirements: Official transcripts not required if degree is not mandatory; if degree required, transcripts must be verified before appointment.
• Foreign education: Credentials from foreign institutions must be shown to be equivalent to U.S. education.
• Agency: This position is with U.S. Air Forces, Europe, Department of the Air Force.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and assist in daily operations of the Child Development Center.
• Develop and administer child development programs and a safe, healthy environment.
• Manage funds and resources including annual budgets (NAF and APF) and program requirements.
• Assist in USDA nutrition/food program administration.

Job description

ASSISTANT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER DIRECTOR

Key Responsibilities

SUMMARY: The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as a first level supervisor and assist the Child Development Center Director in the supervision of the day to day operation of a Child Development Center. Assists with the supervision of the Child Development Center to provide specialized developmental childcare and instruction for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years of age.

The position develops, implements, and administers child development programs; provides an overall safe and healthy environment to stimulate and sustain the interest of children; assists with administration; and organizes the educational and developmental programs managerial authorities. DUTIES: Assists the Child Development Center Director in the daily operations of the Child Development Center.

Assists in the administration and evaluation of ongoing programs of individual and group developmental and educational activities for staff implementation and execution. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Provides assistance in the management of funds and resources to include developing the annual NAF and APF budgets, which includes submission and prioritization of program component requirements.

Assists the director in the administration of the USDA nutrition/food program.

Requirements & Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, 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.

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.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with U.S. Air Forces, Europe, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $58064 – $75479/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-05.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.