Supervisory Lead Educator

Air Force Civilian Service; Jacksonville (AR); On-site; USD 62,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal holidays

Sick leave days

Vacation days

Health insurance

FERS retirement

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

Air Force Civilian Service at Little Rock AFB invites a Supervisory Lead Educator to shape daily learning for children in our Child Development Center and School Age Care Programs, mentoring staff and aligning curricula with Department of Defense standards.

You will lead, coach, and support teams, ensure safety and program accountability, and collaborate with parents and installation specialists to meet developmental needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in education or related field.
• Experience leading and coaching child/youth development staff.
• Knowledge of development theory and best practices.
• Knowledge of safety, health, sanitation, and security regulations.
• Familiarity with IFSPs or IEPs and accommodations.
• Excellent oral and written communication with parents and teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and coach direct care professionals.
• Guide developmentally appropriate curricula aligned with standards.
• Ensure classroom safety and accountability.
• Collaborate with parents and multidisciplinary teams.
• Direct daily operations and staff scheduling.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Child development

Curriculum planning

Communication

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

Early childhood education

Job description

Exceptional programs begin with inspiring, hands-on leadership. At Little Rock Air Force Base, our Child Development Center and School Age Care Programs provide a vital foundation of care, growth, and stability for military families and mission readiness. As a Supervisory Lead Educator (GS-1701-09) within the 19th Force Support Squadron, you will serve as a frontline instructional and operational leader, shaping the daily learning environment and ensuring every child receives the highest standard of physical, social, emotional, and intellectual care. In this pivotal role, you will lead, mentor, and coach direct care professionals, guiding the delivery of developmentally appropriate curricula aligned with Department of Defense standards. You will champion classroom safety and accountability, partner with parents and multidisciplinary installation teams to support individual developmental needs and resolve complex day-to-day challenges with sound professional judgment. If you are a dedicated educational leader passionate about early childhood excellence and committed to uplifting our military community, we invite you to bring your expertise to the Little Rock AFB team.

Salary Range is $61,722 – $80,243 based on experience.

AFCS Benefits

Paid Time Off

• 11 Federal Holidays each year
• 13 sick leave days earned per year (accumulative)

Paid Vacation Time

• 13-26 days per year based on length of employment

Health Insurance

• No waiting period to qualify for you and your family

Retirement

• Immediate coverage by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)
• Basic Benefits Plan
• Social Security
• Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), similar to a 401(k) (Automatically receive 1% agency contributions and up to 5% matching)

Requirements for This Position

• A bachelor's degree (or higher) in education or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position. (For this Air Force position, qualifying fields include: child development, early childhood education, home economics (early childhood emphasis), elementary education, special education).
• Demonstrated experience leading, coaching, and supervising child and youth development direct-care personnel, with proven capability in managing staff schedules, classroom ratios, and program accountability within a structured child development or school-age care setting.
• Professional knowledge of child and youth development theory, methodology, and best practices relating to physical, intellectual, social, and emotional growth across varied age groups and developmental stages.
• Comprehensive knowledge of safety, health, sanitation, and security regulations, procedures, and classroom standards to maintain a safe, nurturing environment.
• In-depth knowledge of federal, state, local, and military regulations governing the detection, prevention, and mandatory reporting of suspected child abuse and neglect.
• Proven ability to direct daily operations, mentor and evaluate direct-care staff, identify training needs, balance workloads, and foster a collaborative, positive workplace culture.
• Skill in assessing developmental needs, advising staff and parents, and collaborating with specialists and Inclusion Action Teams to adapt activities and implement accommodations (such as IFSPs or IEPs).
• Strong oral and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with parents, installation leadership, multidisciplinary committees, and external regulatory agencies.

AFCS is Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.