Supervisory Educational Technician NF-04

United States Army Installation Management Command; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Army Installation Management Command seeks a qualified candidate for a Child Development/Youth Services role at Fort Meade, MD. The position requires a bachelor's or advanced degree in child development or related fields, plus experience supervising caregivers and implementing structured curricula in a youth program.

Strong verbal communication skills are essential, with duties including staff training, parent meetings, and classroom leadership to ensure high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or advanced degree in child development, early childhood education, or related field.
• For CYS positions, education must be in child development or related fields, or a combination of education and experience.
• Six months' experience supervising or leading caregivers in child/youth programs.
• Experience managing in a classroom setting within child and youth programs.
• Experience implementing and overseeing a structured child and youth program curriculum.
• Demonstrated verbal communication skills from training, presentations, or meetings with parents/staff.
• Highly preferred: one year supervising or leading caregivers within CYS programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and leadership within child/youth facility programs.
• Assist in managing classroom operations and curriculum delivery.
• Conduct trainings and meetings with staff and parents to support program goals.
• Deliver clear verbal communications to ensure program quality and compliance.

Skills

Verbal communication

Supervising caregivers

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in child development or related field

24 semester hours in relevant majors + experience

Job description

This position is located at Fort Meade, Maryland. Child and Youth Services (CYS) Employee Childcare Fee applicable to employees working at least 15 hours per week: First Child: 100% childcare fee discount (all CYS employees) Second and Subsequent Child:25% childcare fee discount (all CYS employees) Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be paid.

Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.

A qualified candidate must possess the following:

• Education: Bachelor's degree or advanced degree in child development, early childhood education, elementary or secondary education, home economics (early childhood emphasis), elementary education, special education, or other fields appropriate to the position.
• - For positions in Child Development Facilities: The education must have been in child development, early childhood education, home economics (early childhood emphasis), elementary education, special education or other fields appropriate to the position to be filled such as directly related behavioral science. OR A combination of education and experience. Education: 24 semester hours in the majors stated above or a related field (see above), plus appropriate experience.
• Experience: Candidate must also possess all of the following: 1. Six months experience supervising or leading caregivers within child/youth facility-based programs. 2.Experience managing in a classroom setting within child and youth programs. 3.Experience implementing and overseeing a structured child and youth program curriculum. 4.Demonstrated verbal communication skills gained through conducting training, delivering presentations, conducting meetings with parents and/or staff, or similar.
• In addition to the above qualifications, candidates who possess the following qualifications will be considered "Highly Preferred" or "Best Qualified": -Have one (1) year experience supervising or leading caregivers within CYS facility programs.