Educational Technician (child Development)

Air Education and Training Command; Wichita Falls (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Education and Training Command in the United States seeks an Education and Training Technician (GS-1702). This role requires knowledge of child development regulations and the ability to design and implement activity plans tailored to individual needs, while ensuring safety and proper child supervision throughout the day.

The position emphasizes understanding early development theory and maintaining accurate procedures for receiving and releasing children, with emphasis on compliance and

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 and to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to ensure safety and hygiene of children through supervision and proper space/equipment management.

Skills

Regulations knowledge

Early development theory

CD Center operations

Creative activity plans

Oral & written communication

Safety & hygiene supervision

Education

4+ years education above high school

Job description

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Clerical and Administrative Support Positions, for the GS-1702, Education and Training Technician Series. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower at GS4 or equivalent in the Federal Service. Specialized experience which includes knowledge of an extensive body of child development program rules and procedures requiring extended training and experience to plan and perform a wide variety of interrelated child care assignments and resolve a wide range of problems. Knowledge of early child development theory, methodology, and practices relating to physical, intellectual, social, and nutritional development to effectively interact with the children and design and implement activity plans and specialized programs depending on the individual needs of the child. Knowledge of Child Development Center procedures to ensure processes such as receiving children from parents, maintaining accurate count of children, and seeing children home at the end of the day are properly carried out, and to ensure established procedures for preventing, treating, and reporting all child injury, illness, and/or abuse are adhered to. OR EDUCATION: Applicants must have four (4) years successfully completed education above high school. This education must have been obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Applicants must have a combination of experience as described in the job opportunity announcement and education. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs):

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

• 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.

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:

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.