Supervisory Educational Technician NF-04.

Obsolete Site; Joint Base Lewis-McChord (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Obsolete Site seeks a dedicated supervisor for a Child Development program on Joint Base Lewis-McChord. You will lead a team of direct care professionals and volunteers, ensuring program quality and compliance with standards.

Responsibilities include evaluating classroom and activity areas, implementing corrective actions, and serving as Manager on Duty when needed. Strong communication and training skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Education must relate to child development or a related field.
• Proof of education is required at the time of application.
• Foreign education must be evaluated if used to meet qualification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervises an assigned team of up to twelve ratios children/youth staff and volunteers.
• Reviews program evaluations and implements corrective action plans within timelines.
• May serve as Manager on Duty in absence of the Director/Assistant Director.
• Conducts written observations of staff and evaluates performance.
• Addresses personnel concerns and promotes safety, fitness, health, and nutrition practices.

Skills

Verbal communication

Training delivery

Microsoft Office

Education

24 semester hours in child development or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Duties

• Supervises an assigned team consisting of up to twelve ratios children/youth comprised of direct care professionals and volunteers. Serves as a first-level supervisor for assigned staff.
• Conducts and review program evaluations of classroom and activity areas, identifying areas that need improvement, and establishing and implementing corrective action plans to address deficiencies within the prescribed timeframes.
• May serve as the Manager on Duty assuming responsibilities and duties of the program Director or Assistant Director in their absence when assigned.
• Works in conjunction with the Training Specialist and conducts written observations of assigned direct care professionals during all hours of operation and evaluates employees on established performance standards.
• Resolves complaints related to personnel concerns; gives advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters; promotes and models safety, fitness, health, and nutrition practices.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• Duties may involve working both indoors and outdoors.
• May work an uncommon tour of duty to include evenings, weekends, and holidays to accommodate varying program operating schedules.
• May require travel to indoor and outdoor field trips.
• This position has been identified as having regular contact with children under the age of 18.
• In accordance with Section 231 of the Crime Control Act of 1990 (Public Law 101-647 codified at 34 U.S.C. 20351) and DoD Instruction 1402.05, favorably adjudicated background checks are required.
• Position is subject to immunization requirements as a condition of employment for working with children and youth.
• Employee is required to obtain appropriate immunization against communicable diseases in accordance with recommendations from the Advisory committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), which includes the influenza vaccine.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical and subsequent physicals, thereafter, provide evidence of immunization and be free from communicable disease.
• Must complete all DoD and Service training requirements within the specified time including orientation, initial, and annual ongoing training requirements, and any required certifications.
• Must maintain current CPR and First Aid certifications. Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Incumbent must have the ability to use Microsoft Office Suite.
• The incumbent must have the visual and auditory capabilities to supervise children and youth, to comply with sight and sound supervision requirements and to provide immediate responses when applicable.
• Incumbent is legally required to report all suspected incidents of child abuse.
• Travel to on and off post locations required.

Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should not include photos.

To be found eligible, resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities as they pertain to the qualifications listed below.

A Qualified Candidate Must Possess The Following

Education

• 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:

• Six months experience supervising or leading caregivers within child/youth facility-based 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 gained through conducting training, delivering presentations, conducting meetings with parents and/or staff, or similar.

Education

Proof of education is required at the time of application.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

Area of Consideration

• The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is worldwide.

PCS Costs

• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.

Allowances and Differentials

• This job is part of a pay-banded system. Sunday premium pay for regularly scheduled employees and night differential pay may be authorized by the Garrison Commander.

Important Information Regarding Access To Certain Federal Facilities

• Access to certain federal facilities may require a REAL ID-compliant driver's license/ID (marked with a star) or an Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) from WA, MI, MN, NY, or VT. See

Your Application may be Considered for Multiple Opportunities

• After you apply, your application remains valid for 90 days and may be referred to hiring officials as new vacancies arise. Additional referrals may occur for up to 90 days after the closing date.
• This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies throughout the program. Management has the right to assign staff to locations as mission requires.

Termination of Spouse Employment Preference

• Refusal of a military spouse to participate in established recruitment procedures for a Regular Full-Time (RFT) or Regular Part-Time (RPT) position (for example, interview, and so forth) is considered a declination of employment and is a basis for termination of Spouse Employment Preference (SEP) entitlement for the current Permanent Change of Station (PCS) of the sponsor.

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.

Working for Army Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) can offer numerous advantages. Army NAF employment can provide a sense of pride and fulfillment, as you'll be supporting communities comprised of military and civilian personnel, and their families, which contributes to the Department of Defense's overall mission. We offer a wide range of career opportunities, including jobs in childcare, recreation, hospitality, and more. Many employees have opportunities for professional development, including training, education, and certification programs to help towards career advancement. As an Army NAF employee, you'll have access to some on-base facilities, including fitness centers, libraries, and many other amenities.

Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for enrollment in health and life insurance, participation in 401k and retirement plans, and paid personal time off and federal holidays. NAF flexible employees, working in the United States or a U.S. citizen or spouse or child of a U.S. citizen working for a NAFI in a foreign area, are eligible to participate in the NAF 401(k) plan. Some flexible employees may also be eligible to receive health insurance.