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• Developmental Care: Implements programs promoting social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth.

• Accountability: Ensures compliance with Federal, DoD, Service, and local safety standards.

• Data & Assessment: Collects statistical data to optimize spaces; conducts surveys and assessments.

• Special Needs Support: Ensures inclusive programming, medication administration, and behavioral strategies.

• Individualized Plans: Collaborates on Behavior Support Plans, IFSPs, and IEPs; guides parents on resources.

• Budgeting: Prepares and executes Appropriated Fund (APF) and Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) budgets.

• Analysis: Conducts written variance analysis and justifies unanticipated funding needs.

• Procurement: Initiates purchases for supplies, equipment, travel, training, and contracted services.

• Maintenance: Enforces facility condition, safety, and sanitation; initiates routine and major work requests.

• Supervision: Assigns work, sets priorities, schedules staff, and approves leave.

• Evaluations: Conducts written observations and completes midterm and annual performance reviews.

• Development: Mentors staff; collaborates with Training and Curriculum Specialists to identify training needs.

• Employee Relations: Selects candidates, resolves complaints, and initiates rewards or disciplinary actions.

• EEO Compliance: Actively supports Equal Employment Opportunity principles and prevents discrimination.

• Environment: Sustains participant interest and models positive interaction techniques.

• Parent Engagement: Chairs the Parent Board; organizes events like orientations and class meetings.

• Liaison Role: Partners with military leadership, schools, civic groups, and early education councils.

• Inspections: Meets health, fire, safety, USDA, and regulatory standards for DoD certification and accreditation.

• Emergency Action: Identifies, plans for, and responds to medical emergencies, evacuations, and distress.

• Daily Inspections: Conducts daily facility walk-throughs; documents and corrects identified deficiencies.

• Reporting: Completes and reviews required accident and incident documentation.

• Mobility: Requires walking, standing, bending, stooping, and sitting on the floor.

• Acuity: Mandates visual and auditory capabilities for direct sight-and-sound supervision.

• Communication: Requires effective oral and written communication in English.

• Conditions: Operates in classrooms, offices, and outdoor environments with typical exposure risks.

• Schedule: May require uncommon tours of duty, including evenings and weekends.

Conditions of employment

• See Duties and Qualifications

EVALUATIONS:

Qualifications

Bachelor¿s degree or advanced degree in child development, early childhood education, elementary or secondary education, family and consumer sciences (early childhood emphasis), special education, or other fields appropriate to the position; or a combination of education and experience from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university. AND a minimum of 24 months¿ experience working in group programs with children/youth as well as demonstrated knowledge in theories and principles of child/youth development.

This position has been identified as having regular contact with children under the age of 18. In accordance with Section 231 of the Crime Control Act of 1990 (Public Law 101-647 codified at 34 U.S.C. § 20351) and DoD Instruction 1402.05, favorably adjudicated background checks are required.

Position is subject to immunization requirements as a condition of employment for working with children and youth. Employee is required to obtain appropriate immunization against communicable diseases in accordance with recommendations from the Advisory committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), which includes the influenza vaccine.

Must pass a pre-employment physical and subsequent physicals, thereafter, provide evidence of immunization and be free from communicable disease. Must be able to lift and carry children and objects up to 45lbs independently and over 45lbs with assistance.

Must complete all DoW and Service training requirements within the specified time including orientation, initial, and annual ongoing training requirements, and any required certifications. Must maintain current CPR, First Aid, and Food Handlers certifications.

Must be 18 years of age and possess a high school diploma or equivalent.

Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Note: This position is identified as a Test Designated Position (TDP). The incumbent is subject to random drug testing because duties must be performed with a high level of productivity,
reliability and judgment to prevent adversely affecting personnel safety, and causing risk/damage to government property, and/or significant adverse impact to day-to-day operations. A positive drug test, or failure to submit for testing, may become the basis for removal from this position

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application/resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. This vacancy will be filled by the best qualified applicant as determined by the selecting official.