Educational Technician

Air Force Civilian Service; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 41,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

The Air Force Civilian Service seeks a Full-time Educational Technician (NJ-1702-02) to support the Child Development Center at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City. The position provides specialized developmental care and instruction for children aged 6 months through 5 years and may serve as supervisor on duty when the CDC Director is away.

Candidates must pass pre-employment checks, obtain and maintain a security clearance, and meet immunization requirements.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide appropriate, specialized developmental care and instruction for children in the CDC (ages 6 months through 5 years).
• May be designated as the supervisor on duty when the CDC Director is not present.

Skills

Child Development regs

Early development theory

CDC regulations

Creative activity planning

Communication skills

Safety and hygiene

Job description

Come be a part of something big! Smart Minds, Cool Jobs and Awesome Rewards! Fueled by innovation, talent and ambition, the Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is seeking civilian professionals prepared to deploy war-winning capabilities for the Department of the Air Force (DAF). The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full-time Educational Technician (NJ-1702-02) to work for Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) in the 72 ABW, at Tinker Air Force Base located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. This federal job offers a rewarding and exciting career with benefits. 2026 Salary Range ($40,736 - $97,087) yearly w/ locality Job Open Date: 9/8/2026 Job Close Date: 9/15/2026 Who may apply: All U.S. Citizens

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. The incumbent may be designated as the supervisor on duty, as needed, whenever the Child Development Center (CDC) Director is not physically in the facility.

Requirements:

• - Designated drug testing position
• - Must pass pre-employment physical
• - Obtain & maintain a security clearance
• - May have extended/other than normal duty hours
• - Must complete additional training to include: CPR, First Aid, Rescue Breathing, and Food Handlers
• - Must keep current on all immunizations
• - This position has been identified as having "regular contact with children".

IAW Public Law 101-647 Section 231, and Public Law 102-190, Section 1094. A FBI fingerprint and State Criminal History Repository (SCHR) Check will be completed on any person selected for this position

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):

• 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 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.

RESUME:

Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable. Additional information on how to complete the two-page resume is located at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit. Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you are 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.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age. #LN-DNI