EDUCATIONAL TECHNICIAN (CHILD DEVELOPMENT)

Air Combat Command; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Combat Command, Department of the Air Force, is seeking an Educational Technician (Child Development) in Sumter, SC. The role is developmental with potential promotion to the GS-07 level, involving oversight of a child development program for ages 6 weeks to 5 years and mentoring staff.

The incumbent may supervise during extended hours and in the absence of leadership. Responsibilities include preparing daily activities, ensuring a safe environment, and supporting inclusion for children with

Qualifications

• 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 helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Responsibilities

• Technical program oversight of lower graded assistants, lead program assistant and technicians, mentoring, training and instruction.
• Provides age-appropriate developmental care for children 6 weeks to 5 years old and ensures a safe, healthy environment.
• Prepares daily activities supporting inclusion of children with special needs; may supervise on duty during extended hours.

Job description

EDUCATIONAL TECHNICIAN (CHILD DEVELOPMENT)

SUMMARY: This is a developmental position GS-06 Target GS-07; this position may be filled at the GS-06 or GS-07 grade level. The individual selected for the GS-06-Target-GS-07 position may be promoted to the target level without further competition upon meeting any legal and regulatory requirements. GS-06: The primary purpose of this position is this is a developmental position with known promotion potential to the target position of 5W-SCPD#9GL54 GS-1702-07.

Incumbent works closely with the supervisor in performing duties identified in the full performance standard core personnel document/core document. GS-07: The primary purpose of this position is to assist with the oversight and coordinate specialized developmental care for children 6 weeks to 5 years of age in the child development program.

To serve as a senior educational technician and provide support and guidance to appropriated fund (APF) employees, nonappropriated fund (NAF) employees, and other employees as assigned. Facilitates appropriate instruction for children in assigned areas of responsibility. The incumbent may be designated as the supervisor on duty, as needed, in operation of the center during extended hours and in the absence of the Assistant Director and/or Director.

DUTIES: Responsible for technical program oversight of the lower graded assistants, lead program assistant, and technicians providing them mentoring, training and instruction. Provides age appropriate developmental care for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years of age. Ensures a safe, healthy and nurturing environment for all children. Prepares daily activities for children 6 weeks to 5 years of age that supports the inclusion of children with special needs.

Requirements & Education

(Continue...) QUALIFICATIONS: 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. Click here 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 program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

********************ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ACTIVE DUTY SERVICES MEMBERS******************** ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date.

Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD-Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty.

Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD-Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position.

The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following: Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member Branch of Armed Forces Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s) Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty Terminal leave start date (if applicable) Expected character of service (honorable or general) and type of separation (i.e.

separation or retirement) Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander. Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a DD Form-214 must be submitted upon receipt

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Air Combat Command, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $45409 – $65599/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-17.

Who is eligible to apply?

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