Clarification from the agency

Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.

• Manages and oversees curriculum implementation and program quality for Child and Youth Programs, including family childcare homes.
• Ensures alignment with DoD/AF regulations, national accreditation standards, and the developmental needs of children and youth.
• Mentors and coaches' providers in developing age-appropriate learning environments, classroom management, and positive social interactions, and promote family engagement across all programs.
• The Training and Curriculum for Family Child Care Program, ensuring compliance with Air Force, DoD, and applicable state/federal regulations. Responsibilities include recruiting and supporting FCC providers, conducting orientations, and disseminating regulatory information to providers, substitutes, and families.
• Ensures implementation of policies, monitors program operations, and promotes quality care within FCC homes.
• Conducts routine and unannounced home inspections to verify safety, health, and developmental standards, including those required by the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
• Monitors meals and documents of any deficiencies, initiating corrective actions and follow-up visits.
• Serves as a mandated reporter and liaison with agencies such as Family Advocacy on matters involving child abuse or neglect.
• Manages background checks, maintaining provider files, preparing reports, and coordinating FCC Panel documentation.
• Oversee resource management, including a lending program to reduce provider costs, and tracks supplies and equipment needed to support quality care.
• The marketing program responds to inquiries, promotes program benefits, and represents the program at meetings.
• Trains providers on key topics such as child development, health and safety, business practices, and child nutrition, offering tailored onsite coaching when needed.
• Collaborate with Training and Curriculum Specialists to develop an annual training plan and maintain a parent resource library.
• Engages families by keeping them informed about policy updates, addressing special needs, and providing childcare referral support. Administers a variety of Air Force Expanded Child Care Programs (e.g., Missile Care, Deployment Care, Respite Care), validate eligibility, schedules care, processes timesheets, and ensures timely reporting.
• The position requires strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills to support mission readiness through accessible and high-quality childcare options.

Conditions of employment

• This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
• This position requires satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks in accordance with Air Force and DoD policy, and a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be able to communicate in writing and orally in English.
• Must be 3 year US resident.
• Must possess required education as listed in announcement.

Qualifications

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,

08/22/2025

Business 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.

Qualifying Experience:
(1)A 4-year degree in Early Childhood Education or Child/Youth Development or a related field such as Elementary Education, Special Education, Family and Consumer Science (Early Childhood emphasis) AND 3 years of full-time experience working with children and/or youth.

OR

(2)A combination of education (at least 24 semester hours) and experience, or additional course work, that that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study described above AND 3 years of full-time experience working with children and/or youth.

(3) 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.

(4) Knowledge of adult learning techniques and strategies and experience training adult learners.

(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 You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

How you will be evaluated

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

Your resume and supporting document will be evaluated against the qualifications of the position.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination has been made that you have inflated your responses to meet the position's qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.,) for professional and personal references on your resume.