CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM TECHNICIAN

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The primary purpose of this position is to provide continuous, world-class infrastructure and base support in order to enable global Space Force mission Deltas and other space and homeland defense mission partners to conduct combat operations.

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, Clerical and Administrative Support Positions, for the GS-1702, Education and Training Technician Series.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience at the NJ-I (or higher) pay band (GS-04 general schedule equivalent) or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of and training in Early Childhood education, including Center regulations, procedures, and processes with the appropriate level of knowledge, skills, abilities and understanding of the technical requirements of the job.

Note: Resume must show supporting details. OR EDUCATION: Applicants must have four (4) years successfully completed education above high school.

This education must have been obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Applicants must have a combination of experience as described in the job opportunity announcement and education.

NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

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: 1.

Knowledge of Child Development regulations, procedures, and processes. 2.

Knowledge of early child development theory, methodology, and practices related to physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development. 3.

Knowledge of Child Development Center regulations, programs, and operations. 4. Ability to develop creative and innovative activity and special program plans. 5.

Ability to promote and foster effective working relationships with others and to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. 6.

Ability to ensure the safety and hygiene of children through constant supervision, effective arrangement of space, and proper management of equipment.

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. Major Duties:

Explains team goals and objectives to assigned team members and assist team in organizing to accomplish work. Communicates with parent on a regular basis. Develops and implements daily lesson plans.

Follows established procedures for preventing, treating, and reporting all child injury, illness and/or abuse. Provides a classroom environment conductive to the prior care and learning for children.

Maintains a separate folder on every child in attendance at the center. Exhibits age-appropriate staff-child interactions and expectations of behavior.

Applies quality techniques to better provide total quality service.