The primary purpose of this position is to assist the Child Development Director in long-range and day-to-day administration of a comprehensive Child Development Program.
GS-09: The primary purpose of this position is to assist the Child Development Director in long-range and day-to-day administration of a comprehensive Child Development Program. Assist with supervision of the Child Development Centers, which provide quality appropriate specialized developmental childcare and instruction of children ages 6 weeks to 5 years of age. The function of the program is to sustain the interest of the children and to contribute to their social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. The assistant director also provides guidance to center staff in implementation of developmentally age appropriate activities.
GS-10 and/or GS-11: The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a first level supervisor and assist the Child Development Center Director in the supervision of the day to day operation of a Child Development Center. Assists with the supervision of the Child Development Center to provide specialized developmental childcare and instruction for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years of age. The position develops, implements, and administers child development 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 managerial authorities.
GS-09:
GS-10 and/or GS-11:
GS-09: Knowledge of principles and practices of early childhood programs; ability to execute resource management practices and policies; ability to execute programs to include food service, child development, and special programs; communication skills; knowledge of Air Force Child Development regulations and policies, NAEYC standards, and DoDI 6060.2.
GS-10/GS-11: Professional knowledge of child development theory and methodology; knowledge of laws and regulations governing childcare; knowledge of financial, budget, and resource management; skill in educating, counseling, and advising; ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations.
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I am a current permanent or former federal employee with less than 52 weeks break in the competitive service and I am applying for this position to be considered as a:
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Responsible for overall customer service standards, accountability and accounting for on hand cash, waiting list procedures, child care enrollment procedures, room counts/attendance reports, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) reporting, and health/safety/security/fire prevention practices IAW DoD Child Development Program Certification and National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Accreditation standards/criteria.
Explains performance expectations to employees and provides regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses.
Hears and resolves employee complaints and refers serious unresolved complaints to higher level management.
Identifies employee developmental needs and provides or arranges for training (formal and on-the-job) to maintain and improve job performance.
Ensures that subordinate supervisors have effective interpersonal, communication, and managerial skills to supervise in a workplace with diverse employees.
(BASIC REQUIREMENT) Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Assistant Child Development Center Director at the GS-09-10-11 grade level.
(MINIMUM QUALIFICATION) Select the one statement that best describes the specialized experience you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an Assistant Child Development Director at the GS-1701-09 grade level.
**(MINIMUM QUALIFICATION) **Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or specialized experience you possess to meet the minimum requirements of a Assistant Child Development Director at the GS-1701-11 grade level. Your resume must support the response you select.
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