About the role#
The United States Air Force is hiring Child Development Specialists to support programs for children aged 6 weeks through 12 years. This role involves assisting with the administration and evaluation of educational activities and helping staff navigate the complexities of the Air Force child development environment.
What you'll do#
- Assist in developing and evaluating ongoing programs of age-appropriate educational activities.
- Create activity plans for children from infancy through age 12.
- Conduct training for Child Development Program Assistants and clerical staff.
- Provide advice to the Family Day Care Coordinator regarding provider training and develop necessary training tools.
- Maintain a resource library for the child development program.
- Assist in the direction of food service and custodial staff.
What you'll need#
- A bachelor's degree with a major in education or a related subject-matter field.
- To qualify for GS-07, you must meet one of the following: 1 full year of graduate-level education, Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) at the undergraduate level, 5 academic years of pre-professional study, or 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-5.
- U.S. citizenship.
- Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for the Selective Service.
- Ability to meet suitability requirements for Federal employment.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, on-site position.
- Locations include Elmendorf AFB (AK), Vandenberg AFB (CA), Buckley AFB (CO), MacDill AFB (FL), Andrews AFB (MD), Grand Forks AFB (ND), Wright-Patterson AFB (OH), and Fairchild AFB (WA).
- The role requires a 1-year probationary period, a physical examination, and a State Criminal History Repository (SCHR) check.
About United States Air Force
The United States Air Force is a government agency founded in 1947. It operates within the defense and space manufacturing sector. The organization focuses on air, space, and cyberspace operations. It maintains a large workforce of over 246,000 personnel. The headquarters is located at Randolph AFB in Texas.
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