Educational Technician (Child Development). Aviano

Educational Technician (Child Development).
Aviano
Friuli Venezia Giulia, Aviano

Duties

SUMMARY: The primary purpose of this position is 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.

The incumbent may be designated as the supervisor on duty, as needed, whenever the Child Development Center (CDC) Director is not physically in the facility.

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. Requirements U. S.

Citizenship RequiredMales must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss. govThis position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program. Disclosure of Political Appointments. Must complete additional training requirements to include Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, First Aid, rescue breathing, and food handlers. May be required to work other than normal duty hours. Must satisfactorily complete a physical and keep current on all immunizations. This position has been identified as having "regular contact with children".

A FBI fingerprint and State Criminal History Repository (SCHR) Check will be completed on any person selected for this position. The announcement is only open to the local commuting area for AVIANO ABS. Qualifications SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-04, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience include providing specialized developmental care and instruction for children in the Child Development Center (CDC).

Performs basic oversight and supervision for a designated classroom for ages 6 months through 5 years.

Designs, implements, and reviews activity plans to stimulate and sustain the interest of children and to contribute to their social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.

OR

EDUCATION: Successfully completed 4 years of education above the high school level obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university.

NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application.

OR

COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Applicants have a combination of experience and education to qualify for this position and the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.

NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application.

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:

Knowledge of Child Development regulations, procedures, and processes. Knowledge of early child development theory, methodology, and practices relating to physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development. Knowledge of Child Development Center regulations, programs, and operations. Ability to develop creative and innovative activity and special program plans. Ability to promote and foster effective working relationships with others and to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to ensure the safety and hygiene of children through constant supervision, effective arrangement of space, and proper management of equipment. Important Overseas Information: Applicants interested in applying for overseas locations please click

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

Incentives: Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used.

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