Child and Youth Supervisory Lead Educator

Air Force Civilian Service; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Retirement

11 Federal Holidays

Job summary

Air Force Civilian Service at Maxwell AFB seeks a Supervisory Educational Technician to oversee a high-quality child development program for military families. You will guide curriculum delivery, mentor a team, ensure child safety, and coordinate with installation and functional areas to meet developmental needs.

The role requires leadership experience in early childhood education, U.S. citizenship, and knowledge of Microsoft Applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in child development, early childhood education, or a combination of education and experience equivalent to 4 years in a child-related field.
• Experience supervising a team of 12+ individuals.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Applications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate planning and execution of a high-quality child development program.
• Guide curriculum delivery and mentor staff.
• Ensure child accountability and safety; maintain regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with installation and functional area organizations to meet developmental needs.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Supervisory skills

Operational management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in child development or early childhood education

Tools

Microsoft Applications

Job description

Exceptional programs begin with inspiring, hands‑on leadership. At Maxwell Air Force Base, our Child Development Center provides a vital foundation of care, growth, and stability for military families. As a Supervisory Educational Technician (GS-1702-07), you will exercise second‑level supervisory and managerial authority, shaping the future of our child development programs and ensuring every child receives the highest standard of care to meet their physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs.

In this pivotal role, you will oversee and coordinate the planning and execution of an effective, high‑quality child development program. You will guide curriculum delivery, provide vital mentorship to your team, ensure child accountability and safety, and coordinate with installation and functional area organizations to meet specialized developmental needs. If you are a dedicated leader passionate about fostering excellence in early childhood education and supporting military families, we invite you to bring your expertise to our team at Maxwell AFB.

Salary Range is $50,459 – $65,599 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), similar to a 401(k) (Automatically receive 1% agency contributions and up to 5% matching)

Requirements For This Position

• U.S. Citizenship
• The education requirements: Bachelor's degree in child development, early childhood education, or combination of education and experience which is comparable to 4-year course study in child‑related field.
• Military Child and Youth Programs experience, experience as a supervisor leading a team of 12 or more individuals.
• Knowledge/proficiency using Microsoft Applications.

RECRUITMENT KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA’s)

• Early Childhood Education Knowledge: Knowledge of early childhood education, as well as practical knowledge of elementary education/youth development, or related fields to promote and foster effective working relationships with children.
• Supervisory & Mentorship Skills: Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions of an organization and to mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff through subordinate supervisors.
• Operational Management: Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources.
• Safety & Security Knowledge: Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.
• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

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