EDUCATIONAL TECHNICIAN (CHILD DEVELOPMENT)

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PRIMARY PURPOSE: Purpose: To provide appropriate, specialized developmental care and instruction for children in the Child Development Center (CDC).

In addition, performs basic oversight and supervision for a designated classroom for ages 6 months through 5 years.

In order to qualify, you must meet the basic requirement and 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 1701 Series, General Education and Training series.

BASIC REQUIREMENT FOR GS-1701: 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.

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 described above.

Note: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

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 NJ-01, equivalent to the next lower grade of GS04, which includes: 1) Providing a working knowledge of Child Development regulations, procedures, and processes.

2) Using knowledge of early child development theory, methodology, and practices relating to physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development.

3) Applying knowledge of Child Development Center regulations, programs, and operations. 4) Developing creative and innovative activity and special program plans.

5) Promoting and fostering effective working relationships with others and to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

6) Ensuring the safety and hygiene of children through constant supervision, effective arrangement of space and proper management of equipment.

OR EDUCATION: One full year of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do work of the position; Or a Bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement.

In order to be creditable under this provision, education must have been gained in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

OR COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPEIRENCE: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.

NOTE: You must submit copies 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 relating 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:

Designs, implements, and reviews activity plans. Observes and evaluates each child's health and development and reports on and maintains records of observations.

Prepares and implements specialized programs for children with special needs, i.e., children with disciplinary problems learning disabilities, or gifted children.

Provides technical guidance and leadership to junior employees assigned to assist with program activities and participates in special projects.