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Child Development Program Technician

U.S. Air Force Academy

Job Location:

Air Force Academy, CO - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 41811 - 41811

Posted: 6 October 2026 (17 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 3 January 2027

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to lead child development program assistants at entry level through target levels and provide guidance in conducting daily activities with children room arrangements and enhancements guidance techniques interaction with children meal service and to ensure appropriate development care and instruction for children in assigned area of responsibility is provided in the child development program.

Duties

Orients new employees to their duties of providing a classroom environment conducive to the proper care and learning for children.
Communicates with parents on a regular basis. Conducts and documents an initial parent conference for all children within their first 60 days of attendance.
Develops and implements daily lesson plans. Develops and submits weekly lesson plans to the Training and Curriculum Specialist for approval not later than one week prior to implementation date.
Follows established procedures for preventing treating and reporting all child injury illness and/or abuse.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

U.S. Citizenship Required
Males must be registered for Selective Service see
This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
Overtime may be required
Disclosure of Political Appointments
Full/part-time employees occupying direct childcare positions are eligible for discounts IAW DAF AFSVC/CC Memo 30 Sep 22; first child 100% / each additional child 25%. Other assigned CYP and FCC personnel are eligible for 25% discount.
Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
Upon completion of your probationary/trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Must have current immunizations. Must be able to obtain and maintain certification for First Aid CPR and Food Handlers training.
May be required to perform duties in support of the READY program including performing escort duties ID checks and other duties as required.
May be required to perform other duties in support of extended mission requirements based on the scope of the mission during times of conflict or staffing shortages.
May have additional duties assigned.
A Local Agency Check (LAC) and a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) is required.
Work an uncommon tour of duty.
IAW Public Law 101-647 Section 231 and Public Law 102-190 Section 1094. An FBI fingerprint and State Criminal History Repository (SCHR) Check will be completed on any person selected for this position
IAW DoDI 3020-42 this position has been locally or command designated as Mission Essential (ME); needed to ensure the continued operation of mission functions of the activity. (cont...)
(cont...) Mission Essential personnel may be required to report for duty at normal times when the base is closed or delayed reporting and remain on duty during phased or early release.
A pre-employment physical is required.
If authorized PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements may be found at: 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 Education and Training Technician Series 1702

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-4 or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of an extensive body of childcare policies and directives requiring extended training and experience to perform a variety of interrelated childcare assignments and resolve a wide range of problems; knowledge of child development theory methodology and practices relating to physical intellectual social emotional and nutritional development; expanded knowledge of a CDC operation to include addressing emergencies recognizing and preventing child abuse and neglect oversight of child care methods and procedures management of staff members knowledge of registration procedures intake and output of children required paperwork and reports ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with parents staff and other professional contacts.

OR
EDUCATION: Have successfully completed four years of education above the high school level obtained in an field for which high school graduation or the equivalent is the normal prerequisite. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge skills and abilities necessary to the work. This education must have been obtained in an accredited business technical school junior college college or university. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

OR
COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position. 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 and training in Early Childhood education.
2. Knowledge of Child Development Center regulations procedures and processes.
3. Skill in effectively working and communicating orally with children and adults using courtesy and tact.
4. Ability to gather maintain and compile pertinent data.
5. Ability to lead employees in the accomplishment of work assignments.
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.
Education
IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however if position has a positive degree requirement qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Additional information

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice your most recent performance rating and your most recent SF-50 noting position grade level and duty location.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.

120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants if determined best qualified must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4 Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4 Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants if determined well qualified and selected will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4 select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.

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

Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016 who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information click here.

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