About the Role:
Full-Time Supervisory Lead Educator (NH-1701-02) to work at the 96FSS (FSYC) at Eglin Air Force Base.
In this position you will assist with the day to day operations of conducting an effective child development or school age care and to supervise employees in providing a curriculum and developing developmentally appropriate activities that supports children’s well-being and development. Serve as a first level supervisor, providing planning, directing, organizing, and exercising control over nonsupervisory employees assigned to Child Development Center or School Age Care Program while ensuring the staff provides appropriate developmental care and instruction for children and youth in Child and Youth Programs (CYP).
Announcement Length/Closes: 14 workdays
Location: Eglin, FL
Typical 2026 salary range: $40,736- $97,087 per year (includes Locality)
- Areas of Consideration (AOC): Department – wide (DoD)
Incentives:
This position MAY be eligible for a recruitment/relocation incentive. Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official.
Desired Skills:
-Demonstrates a deep understanding of child development, exceptional communication skills, and a genuine passion for working with children in a variety of settings.
-Must have worked in a Military Child Development Center setting for at least two years.
-Positive Education: Degree: that included or was supplemented by major study in education or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position.
Major Duties:
• Leads and supervises program staff to ensure effective operation of assigned CYS programs in accordance with AF regulations.
• Ensures full compliance with all AF, DoD, and local policies, standards, certification, and accreditation requirements.
• Provides oversight, accountability, and safety for children and youth during all program activities, transitions, and events.
• Plans, coordinates, and conducts developmentally appropriate activities, including accommodations for children/youth with special needs.
• Monitors and maintains proper staff to child ratios, ensuring adequate coverage and quality interactions at all times.
• Guides, trains, and mentors team members by providing instruction, modeling best practices, and resolving routine conflicts or issues.
• Communicates professionally with parents, staff, and school representatives, including participation in conferences and briefings.
• Ensures proper supervision during arrivals, departures, field trips, indoor/outdoor activities, and special events.
• Knowledge of professional child and/ or youth 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
• Completes required training, maintains IDP documentation, and acts as facility manager during non routine or emergency situations.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- U.S. Citizenship
- Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period
- Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest
- Combination of education and experience -- courses equivalent to a major in education, or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position, 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 described in "desired skills section"
- 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..
- This position has been identified as having "regular contact with children". IA W Public Law 101-647 Section 231, and Public Law 102-190, Section 1094. A FBI fingerprint and State Criminal History Repository (SCHR) Check will be completed on any person selected for this position.
- Works under the general supervision of the Assistant Child Development Center Director or School Age Care Coordinator who assigns area of responsibility and is available for consultation when controversies arise. The employee independently plans, organizes, and directs the work of subordinates to achieve goals and objectives and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Work is reviewed in terms of overall mission support and attainment of organizational goals.
***Resumes limited to two pages. Federal agencies now only accept resumes up to two pages in length.*** Learn more about the new resume requirements at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit.
Please send resumes to: Hiring Managers: Tai Kline, tai.kline.1@us.af.mil/Lisa Reid, lisa.reid.2@us.af.mil
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