EDUCATION AND TRAINING TECHNICIAN

Education and Training Technician: This role provides technical oversight, mentorship, and in-classroom modeling (75% time) to early childhood staff. It ensures high-quality, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate care for children K to 12, leading classroom operations, monitoring safety/program quality, supporting professional development, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards. This position is Limited Term, Not To Exceed 15 October 2026

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 11/03/2025Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. QUALIFICATIONS (1) A bachelor's degree or higher in Youth Development, Child Development or a related field, which may include Recreation, Youth Recreation, Physical Education, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Early Childhood Education, Psychology, Social Work, Home Economics with an emphasis in Human Development, or other degrees as appropriate and 2 years of experience working with children and/or youth. OR (2) A high school diploma or equivalent and two years of specialized experience in the child and/or youth profession. Specialized experience includes leading a team to care for and teach children in a Military childcare setting or similar work. (3) Education and experience must be clearly demonstrated in resume and supporting documents to qualify. (4) Knowledge of early childhood or youth education principles, concepts, and techniques to develop, interpret, monitor, and evaluate the execution of curriculum and age-appropriate activities. (5) Ability to support DoD certification, accreditation, and staff credentialing (Child Development Associate (CDA), Associate of Arts (AA) Degree) by ensuring that required training is administered and successfully accomplished to meet statutory and program requirements. Must have the ability to supervise and provide guidance and leadership to employees and providers.Ability to identify and respond to emergency situations including evacuations, child illness, and physical and emotional disorders. Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, and possess strong interpersonal communication skills Condition(s) of Employment: Satisfactory completion and favorable adjudication of installation records checks, and state and national criminal background checks may be required for positions that provide lessons or instruction to children. Successful completion and favorable adjudication of applicable background investigation (Tier 1 Level) is required.