SUPERVISORY LEAD EDUCATOR
What you'd do
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Major duties
Summary: The primary purpose of this position is to 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). The incumbent provides routine supervisory oversight, accountability, safety of children, instruction, mentoring, and coaching for CYP direct care professionals who work in Department of War (DoW) operated military Child Development Centers or School Age Care Programs. The incumbent supervises, coaches, and manages their work to ensure the ongoing staff development, execution of DoW standards of care and curriculum, and delivery of care are consistent with best practices of child/youth development programs. The incumbent is responsible for providing guidance on scope of work and related duties, and assistance on the more complex, non-routine problems encountered by Child Development direct care professionals. Duties: As a supervisor, ensures staff provide appropriate developmental care and instruction for children in Child Development Programs. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with other managers and professional staff to ensure seamless service and continuity of quality for all children and youth. Support and consistently reinforce developmental training of Child Development Center's direct care professional. Conduct and review program evaluations of classroom and activity areas, identifying areas that need improvement, and establishing and implementing corrective action plans to address deficiencies Conducts quality assurance checks on classroom/activity records to include, after action plans, medication and allergy documentation, classroom inspection checklists, temperature logs, inclusion and behavior support plans, accident/incident reports, child attendance and accountability reports, as well as any locally required documentation.
What you need to qualify
Conditions of Employment cont'd: At a minimum, meet qualification requirements stipulated by the US Office of Personnel Management for the 1701 occupational series The incumbent serves as a mandated reporter as prescribed by local policy in the case of suspected incidences of child abuse and neglect Must be 18 years of age and possess a high school diploma or equivalent Certificate in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation is required All federal employees are required to have direct deposit 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, to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the GS-1701, General Education and Training series. Basic Requirement for GS-1701 Positions: A Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) that included or was supplemented by major study in education or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position. Note: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. OR 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. Note: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. 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 broadband NH-01, equivalent to the next to lower grade GS-05 or equivalent in the Federal Service. Specialized experience must include 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. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. Knowledge of Federal, State and local laws governing the detection, prevention, and reporting of child abuse and/or neglect. Note: Your resume must show supporting details. OR EDUCATION: Successful completion of a bachelor's degree: my education included or was supplemented by major study in education or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position to be filled. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: 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. 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: 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. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. Knowledge of Federal, State and local laws governing the detection, prevention, and reporting of child abuse and/or neglect. 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. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to adapt planned activities for children's individual skills. 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.
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