Family Child Care Coordinator

Pacific Air Forces; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Air Forces seeks a program specialist to plan, organize, develop, implement, and monitor a family childcare program, ensuring health and safety. You will enforce Air Force policies, protect children and the Air Force from liability, and coordinate with relevant offices to maintain compliance.

The role requires knowledge of child development theory, regulatory requirements, and the ability to educate providers and parents, with strong documentation and reporting skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in child development, early childhood education, or equivalent.
• Transcript copies must be submitted.
• Meet TIG requirements for GS positions and possess KSAs in child development and regulation.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and professional child development theories.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, develop, implement, and monitor a family childcare program.
• Enforce Air Force policies and regulations to protect health and safety.
• Educate, counsel, and advise child care providers and parents; maintain records.

Skills

Child development theory

Regulatory requirements

Educating and advising providers

Data analysis and reporting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in child development/early childhood education

Job description

The primary purpose of this position is to plan, organize, develop, implement, and monitor a program of family childcare to reduce the risk to children in family child care homes. Protects both the health and safety of children and the AirForce from undue liability through the enforcement of Air Force policies and regulations.

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, Professional and Scientific Positions.

BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree that included or was supplemented by major study in child development, early childhood education, or an equivalent field of study. OR Combination of education and experience -- Courses equivalent to a major in child development, early childhood education, youth development, family studies, or an equivalent field of study, plus appropriate experience or additional course work that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study in the field of child or youth development or family studies. NOTE: You MUST submit copies of your transcripts. AND In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS:

Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs):

• Knowledge of professional child development theory, methodology, and practices relating to physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development of children at a variety of ages, with a variety of needs, and in a variety of settings.
• Knowledge of child care regulatory requirements, policies, and practices.
• Skill in educating, counseling, and advising child care providers and parents; assessing training and children's developmental needs; and evaluating qualifications and suitability of child care providers.
• Skill in compiling, analyzing, and evaluating information; preparing quantitative and narrative reports for a variety of offices and agencies; establishing and maintaining required records; and managing resources to enhance accomplishment of program goals and mission.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

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.