ASSISTANT CHILD DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

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 + IOR for the GS-1701, General Education and Training Series 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, home economics (early childhood emphasis), elementary education, special education, or other fields appropriate to the position to be filled.

For Child Development Director and Assistant Director positions with the Department of the Air Force 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.

OR Combination of education and experience -- Courses equivalent to a major in child development, early childhood education, home economics (early childhood emphasis), elementary education, special education, 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 a child-related field.

For Child Development Center Director, a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in childhood education, child development, social work, nursing, or other child-related field AND experience working with the age groups in the program is required. If the director does not have a BA degree in those areas, the director must have an AA degree and must be working toward the completion of a BA degree. 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: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes professional knowledge of the goals, principles, methods, and techniques of early childhood development and education.

Knowledge of program and facilities management, safety, fire, and environmental regulations, practices, and procedures, as well as facility design and equipment selection and purchase. Knowledge of commonly used budget practices in order to perform budget accounting for supplies, equipment, fee collection, etc OR EDUCATION: Have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related.

My education was 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. This education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. Note: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Have a combination of specialized experience and education as described above.

Therefore, I have a combination of experience and education to meet the qualifications of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. 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-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-10 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): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Professional knowledge of the goals, principles, methods, and techniques of early childhood development and education. Knowledge of program and facilities management, safety, fire, and environmental regulations, practices, and procedures, as well as facility design and equipment selection and purchase.

Knowledge of commonly used budget practices in order to perform budget accounting for supplies, equipment, fee collection, etc. Skill in preparing budgets, contract proposals, program evaluations, and facility administration; managing financial and resources of child care program; and in effectively organizing and utilizing available resources within the program framework. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.

Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization through subordinate supervisors. Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program: requirements and objectives within available resources. 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.

SUMMARY: The primary purpose of this position is to as the Assistant Child Development Director, exercise second level supervisory and managerial authorities over the Child Development Center. The position develops, implements, and administers childcare programs; provides an overall safe and healthy environment to stimulate and sustain the interest of children; assists with administration; and organizes the educational and developmental programs.

Additionally, assists Child Development Center Director with the responsibility of meeting the National Association of the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Accreditation, and DOD Child Development Program Certification Standards.

01DUTIES

As the Assistant Child Development Director, assists with the responsibilities of planning, organizing,and overseeing the activities of the Sheppard Child Development Center. Assists the Child Development Director by exercising supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Represents Child Development Center with a variety of installation and functional area organizations. Develops and provides developmentally appropriate curriculum packages.

Provides assistance to the director when preparing APF and NAF budgets, which includes expenditures to operate an effective Early Childhood Program.